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STANDARD TIME. 




The Detroit and Cleveland Steam Nav.Co. 



Owning and Operating the only Lines of Iron and 
Steel Sidewheel Steamers on the Great Lakes 



SEASON 1895. 



LAKE ERIE DIVISION. 



Daily Line Between Detroit and Cleveland. 

THE RECORD BREAKERS 

steamers CITY OF CLEVELAND and CITY OF DETROIT, (New) 



LEAVE CLEVELAND 1C.00 P. M.— After tiie arrival of all trains. Passengers due in Cleveland via Big Four Ry., 
or via Erie or Penn., on late trains, should notify Conductor of their wish to catch the steamer. 

ARRIVE DITROIT 5.00 A. M. — Making connections with earliest trains in every direction. By this route passengers 
may reach the Saginaw Valley at 10.55 A. M., Grand Rapids at 12.10 noon, and other points at 
correspondingly early hours. 

LEAVE DETROIT 11.00 P. M.— After the arrival of all trains. Passengers due in Detroit via Michigan Central Fast 
Train, or via Detroit, Lansing & Northern, or Wabash, on Lite trains, should notify Conductor of 
their wish to catch the steamer. By this route passengers may leave Bay City, Saginaw, Grand 
Rapids, Niles, Kalamazoo, etc., after supper and reach Cleveland following morning. 

ARRIVE CLEVELAND 5.30 A. M.— Connecting with earliest trains East, South and Southwest, and reaching Pitts- 
burgh or Columbus at noon, also with Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co. for all points East. 
The Sunday Night Trips are operated only during June, July, August and .'eptember. 

THE PUT-IN-BAY ROUTE 

DAILY LINE BETWEEN CLEVELAND AND PUT=IN=BAY, 

FROM JUNE 15tm TO SEPTEMBER 10th. 
Leave Cleveland 8.30 A. M., Arrive Put-in-Bay l.oo p. m. Leave Putin-Bay 3. 30 p.m., Arrive Cleveland 7.30 P. M. 

STEAMER CITY OF THE STRAITS. 

THE COAST LINE TO MACKINAC 

FOUR TRIPS WEEKLY 

BETWEEN TOLEDO, DETROIT AND MACKINAC 

Steamers CITY OF ALPENA (New) and CITY OF MACKINAC New) 



GOING NORTH. 


GOING SOUTH. 


POETS. 


Str. 
Alpena. 


Str. 
Mackinac. 


Str. 
Alpena. 


Str. 
Mackinac. 


POETS. 


Str. 
Mackinac. 


Str. 
Alpena. 


Str. 
Mackinac. 


Str. 
Alpena. 


Toledo 

Madison St., Lv. 
Magnolia St (Sis) 
MILES. I Ar. 
60 Detroit-^ 

50 St. Clair 

12 Port Huron. 
62 Sand Beach 
56 Oscoda 

48 Alpena i f''' 

101 Cheboygan . 
16 .Tackinac Id. 
5 St. Ignace Ar 

Tnial. 
410 


+ 

1030 A. M. 

(Sig.) 
2 301-. M 

11 00 P M. 

Tuesday. 
2 45 A. ,M. 
7 00 " 
1130 " 

3.30 p. M. 

645 " 
815 " 

Wednesday 

4 00 A. M 

5 45 " 
6.00 " 


* 

Tuesday. 

430 p. M- 
(Sig.) 

8 45 p. M 
Wednesday 

9.30 A. M. 

115 p. M. 
245 " 
715 " 
1115 " 

Thursday. 

2 30 a.m. 

3 30 " 

10.45 " 
12 15 p M. 
12 45 " 


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Thursday. 
4 30 p M- 

(Si.<.) 
8 45 p. M. 
Friday, 

9.30 A. M. 

1 15 p. M. 

2 45 " 
715 " 

11. 15 " 

Saturday. 
2 30 A. M. 
3.30 " 

10.45 " 
12 15 p. M 
12 45 " 


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Saturday. 

10 30 a.m. 
(Sig.) 

2.30 p. M- 

11 00 p. M 

Sunday. 
245 A. M. 
700 " 
1130 " 

3 30 p. M 

6 45 " 
815 " 

Monday. 

4 00 A M 

5 45 " 
6.00 " 


miles. 

St. Ignace Lv 
5 Mackinac Id. 
16 Cheboygan . 

101 Alpena^ t "^ 

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48 Oscoda .... 

56 Sand Beach 
62 Port Huron 

62 Detroit | l^' 

Toledo. 

Magnolia St., Ar 
Madison St., Ar 

Total. 
410 


Monday. 
7.30 a. m. 
8 30 " 
1015 " 
4. 30 p. M. 
530 " 

845 " 

Tuesday. 
12 45 A M. 
4.45 " 
8 30 " 
9.45 " 

145 p. M. 
315 " 


+ 
Wednesday 

7.30 a m. 

8 30 " 
10.15 " 

4 30 p- M 

5 30 " 

845 " 

Thursday. 
12 45 A. M. 
4.45 " 
8 30 " 
9.45 " 

1 45 p. M. 
315 " 


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Thursday. 

2 00 p. M. 
300 " 
445 " 

1100 " 

12 00 ^L 
Friday. 

3 30 A. M. 

7.30 " 
1145 " 

3 30 p M 
:i:4 00 " 

Saturday. 
8 30 A.M. 
10.00 •' 


+ 
Saturday, 

2 09 p M. 

3 00 " 

4 45 " 

11 CO " 

12 00M. 
Sunday. 

3.30 A. M. 

-7.30 " 
I1.45 " 

3 30 p- M. 
*4 00 " 

Monday. 
8 30 A. M. 
10 00 " 



f From .April ist to December ist. =■' From July 1st to Septembensth ONLY. 

:i; Wait until 2 a. m., the following morning, after September 15th. 
THIS LAKE LINE of swift steamers furnishes the only reliable, enjoyable and comfortable means of reaching the Summer 
Resorts of Northern !\Iichigan, Mackinac, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay View, Charlevoi.x, Traverse City, Les 
Cheneaux Islands, Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette. 
THE LAKE AND RAI L Route formed by the D. & C, and the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway, is the shortest, 
quickest and cheapest way of reaching Lake Superior points. Fast E.\press Trains, having elegant parlor or sleep- 
ing cars attached, leave St. Ignace immediately after the arrival of the steamer, reaching Sault Ste. Marie in 4 hours, 
Marquette in 6 hours, the Copper Regions in g hours and Duluth in 15 hours. 



WHARVES: CLEVELAND, foot of Superior St. 



DETROIT, foot of Wayne St. 



Tr>i vmr\ i foot of Madison St. 
1 OLEUU, ^ foot of Magnolia St. 



D. CARTER, Gen'l Manager, Detroit. A. A. SCHANTZ, GenM Pass, aqd Ticket AgH, Detroit. 

D C. Mel NTYRE, Gen'l Fr'taad Dist.Pass. Ag't, Cleveland. C. L SPRAGUE. Traveling Pass. Ag't, Cincinnati. 
WM. GATES, Agent, Boody House. Toledo. F. N. QUALE, Agent, Foot Wladlsoq St., Toledo. 

GENERAL OFFICES. - = - DETROIT, MICH. 
Notice. — From April ist to July isl and from September 15th to December 1st, steamers will run Two Trips per Week, on 
Steamer Alpena's days only. Four Trips per Week as scheduled frf>m July ist to Sept. 15th. 

STEAMERS RUN UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST. 




M1UN1L.11T ON LAKE EKIL. 




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COMPLIMENTS OF 

THE DETROIT & CLEVELAND STEAM NAVIGATION CO. 

DETROIT, AMCH. 



ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS 'N THE YEAR 1895. 

A. A. SCHANTZ, G. P. A. 

IN THE OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS AT WASHINGTON. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 



John Bornman & Son, Printers 
detroit, mich. 



tEFAG 



'HE public who will be kind enough to give this publication the 
courtesy of an examination will find it very interesting reading, 
as the authoress has interwoven a love story with description 
and all the information a tourist desires if interested in a lake trip. 

This book was written by Helen K. Ingram, under the special 
super\dsion of the Passenger Department of this Company, and we are 
pleased to say we can vouch for its truthfulness. We guarantee every 
description and letter given in this story to be founded on genuine 
facts. It does not contain half that could be written about our routes, 
new steamers, and the famous Mackinac Island. Its purpose is to 
call 5^our attention to our Coast Route to Michigan Summer Resorts, 
and to aid j^ou in selecting a place to spend your outing. 

"For a restorative to wear}- brain, bracing to weary muscles, ex- 
hilaration for the blues, a smoothing out of tangled nerves, take a 
water trip." 



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BY HELEN K. lNr,UAA\. 
I. 



" Il's quite the thing to travel nowadays 
and see if distant ground in general looks 
as mentioned in papers and books. 



-CARLETON. 




THE midsummer's sun was setting over the 
beautiful city of Cleveland. I glanced at my 

watch, and drew down the rolling top of my 
office desk. 

As I turned the key I locked all thoughts 
of business within, and my freed mind sprang 
instantly to the old subject. 

The image of the sweetest girl in the world 
rose before me, and I wondered how many more 
long years of waiting there must be before, 
instead of cheerlessly wending my way to the 
lonely bachelor quarters which were now my 
abiding place, I should turn from my office to 
my own home, where she would be waiting 
my coming. 

With a sigh I donned my hat and ccjat and as I opened the door, came 
face to face with a small messenger boy. He held a dainty note in his hand, on 
which, at a glance, I recognized the delicate tracings of my darling's hand. It 
bore my own name, and I hastily tore it open and devoured its contents. It simply 
bade me come to her as soon as I had the leisure. It was a pleasant summons, 
which I gladly obeyed. Within an hour I was sitting by her side, gazing into 
her dear eyes, while I listened. 

I had been waiting patiently for two long years for her to decide between 
love and duty. 

She had a young sister, frail, delicate, an almost hopeless invalid, with a 
beautiful face, full of the story of suffering, and of its patient overcoming. 

Both were motherless. 

I had never been able to persuade my dear one to come to mc, because she 
would not leave this sister. Of course, I had often attempted to set this objec- 
tion aside, and declared that our home should be the home of the lovely sufferer, 
that I would proudly and gladly claim the place of brother, protector and assist- 
ant nurse. But all my arguments had been vain. My little girl's head was noth- 
ing if not level, and she declared that she would not see me burdened with two. 

Again and again she had offered to release me. Again and again I had 
refused to be released. 



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Thus matters had stood for the past two years, and now she had news to 
tell me. 

" O, Will," was her greeting, "you know the new doctor, that Mrs. Gushing 
sent to us ? Well, he says, there is actually a chance for Florence yet. He says 
she mav fully recover. But," she added ruefullj', " he says she must have a 
change and that immediately." 

" Where does he think she should go ?" I asked. 

" Well, we discussed mountain and sea-shore, and I did not know which 
way to turn, but he seems to consider Mackinac better than either. He says 
she is more certain to be benefitted there than at anjnvhere else she can 
p()ssil)lv go." 

'• Certainlv," I replied, " it is a good idea, and to Mackinac she must go." 

" But, Will," she said, " you don't understand. We two are all alone. We 
have no one to go with us. That is why I sent for you. Do you not know, 
or can you not find some nice, agreeable, respectable person who would go with 
us as a chaperone ? " 

" I think I do know such a one," I answered, with an inward chuckle. 

"I should want one strong enough to help in caring for Florence," she con- 
tinued, thoughtfully. "She might, sometimes, you know, need to be assisted; 
almost lifted, in fact, in getting around the steamer." 

With a glee I could scarcely repress, I answered : 

"Yes, I know just the person; one who is nice, agreeable, respectable, and 
fully able to lift Florence bodily if need be." 

"I am so glad," she said, eagerly; "now where can I find this "paragon, and 
for what can I procure these services ? " 

I rose and stood full height before her. 

" Behold him here," I said, striking my breast dramatically; "and you can have 
him for the taking." 

"O you bad, bad Will," she said, 'Svhy can't you be serious, and help me 
find some great strong Irish woman, if nothing better can be procured." 

" Indade ye may have that too, if you like," I answered, "but I am serious 
enough when I say you must take this 'broth of boy' besides." 

"But, Will, that Avould violate the proprieties worse than going without a 
chaperone. You don't sympathize with me," she continued, almost tearfully, "and 
I am in such an extremity." 

" Woman's extremity is man's opportunity," I replied, reseating myself beside 
her, " and I know a way of reconciling my going with the proprieties. Become 
my wife, and w^e will make it a bridal tour with a party of three. Am I not 
nice ? agreeable ? respectable ? strong enough to lift Florence ? which are all the 
qualities that you desire, while your own sweet self is all that I ask, now or 
ever. Where can there be an objection ? " 

" But, Will, this is so sudden ; it is now June, and Florence should go with- 
f)Ut delay, and think of it. no preparations yet made, no trousseau, no anything. 
Oh, no ; I think we must have the Irish woman." 

" Bother the trousseau ! " I exclaimed, for I was getting impatient ; " I have 
never seen you when you did not look sweet enough for a bride any day. \ou 
do not need any fixings or preparations." 

The love light came to her eyes, she grew mischievous and sang merrily : 

"Just as I am, without one plea, 
If I wnll but belong to thee ? " 

I caught her in my arms, for I knew that I had won. The two years' siege 
was ended, and, as she said, the chaperone was provided. 




A NIGHT EFFECT— CLEVELAND HARBOR. 



II. 

'HEN my first rhapsodies liad somewhat subsided I became practical, and said 
to my companion : 

" Now, we must decide on a route. How shall we go ? by rail or by 
water ? " 

"Oh," replied she, "Florence and I have settled that. We have considered 
the many changes of cars, which for an invalid would be almost impossible, the 
stuffy sleepers, the dirt, dust and noise, the necessity of getting out of the cars 
for meals, and bolting them in a few minutes ; each and every one a tax on the 
endurance of a well person, and not to be thought of for Florence. We find 
after much study that there is none to be compared to the lake tour. I will 
not go any other way. The trip is said to be almost equal to ]\Iackinac itself." 

"WeU," I answered, with an assumed meekness, "I have not a word to 
say to the contrary, I am now yours to command. Jesting aside, K 
however, it is exactly what I was going to propose. I admire your 
judgment since it agrees with my own." 

Thus it was settled that we were to go via the lake 
route of the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Co., 
known as the coast line because they touch at all important 
points between Cleveland and Mackinac, also have the 
reputation for polite attention, good cuisine, etc., and the only 
company running steel side-wheel passenger steamers on the 
lakes. I knew them to be floating palaces, almost noise- — 
less and absolutely without jar. 

I promised to attend to all the preliminaries, and 
my sweet charges were to make their hasty prepar- 
ations, and be off as soon as possible. 





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GARFIELD MEMORIAL TOMB, INTERIOR. 



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,'U weeks later my darling 
and I were married. After 
the wedding banquet, the 
pale, gentle Florence, my bride. 
and myself, drove away, followed 
by showers of rice and a volley of 
old shoes. 

It was an afternoon wedding. 

and an early bridal supper, for our 

invalid had to reach the steamer 

before sun-down to uvcnd the evening dews. 

The drive through the city to the landing 

was a:i unalloyed delight. Everything was as 

fresh as a country village after a shower. 

The cool breeze from Lake Erie swept the 

high plateau on which the principal residence 

streets are located, and the groves of tall trees 

which line the roadways tempered with the 

rays of the summer sun. 

Poor little Florence, who had so long been 
confined to short rambles near her home, was 
in raptures when we entered Euclid Avenue, 
that princelv thoroughfare, which we denizens of the Forest city consider finer 
than any o'her in the world. Stretching its smooth gran.te pavenients m both 
dtectlns Is far as eye could reach, and almost overwhelmed with magnificent 
shadtt^s i/U a Lmmoth panorama of palatial -^^e s^o.e gleaming 

through the dense foUage of ^ P-^-^XlV e^e— U^^^ 

„.ore modest lots but gunng ^f en^ o equal ee,^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ 

^ZZI^TZZr^rljL tl Lak; View Cemetery. The latter^, noted 

as the resting P- ^ Ga^lc. ^: ^-^rt::^^^:^!^^^ :Z 
et-rono-pr who comes to Cleveiana. iiic "i,~," "■ , , i • i 

^emefery ground, have afforded opportunities for beatttitul landscape work, wlu.i, 
have not been neglected bv the city engineers. ■ i ^»- ,„.t 

As ve reached the business streets we saw the unm^stakab e cvu ences no 
alone of a lar^e city, but of one of the most active commerc al cente,. on the 
American continent. Although I had traversed these same thon.ughtares dady 
^iTce bo" ood I had never noticed this so forcibly as on this calm, happy afernoo 
XSthm. bride at my side and care thrown ^f^^^^^^;^^:^ 
seemed made over afresh. My heart swelled with pnde at the thought 
a citizen of this noble city of 300,000 souls. 

As we were nautically indined, we diverted a httle rom 
our straight route for a spin through Lake View lark, in 
order that Florence might get a glimpse of the 
motley collection of craft within the harbor. Theie 



was the graceful yacht, the puffing, screamnigtug, the 



great four-masters, and the vast iron freight 
propellers, all mixed up together with 
hardly room to turn. How they continue 
to do a growing business in a harbor which 
has long been inadequate is a mystery to 

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GARFIELD MEMORIAL TOMB, LAKEVIEW CEMETERY. 




the uninitiated. Just 
before we reached our 
destination we passed the 
Superior Street Viaduct, a 
stupendous structure of 
lion and masonry which 
spans the valley of the 
Cuyahoga, and connects 
the east and west side 
of the city. Looking up 
the river through the 
murky atmosphere of the 
waterside foundries and 
lolling mills, and among 
the forest of tapering 
spars, we could faintly 
d iscern the Jennings 
Avenue and Nickel Plate 
V i a d VI c t s , two more 
monster feats of civil 
engineering. 

As we dashed down the 

precipitous hill to the D.& 

C. wharves, both the girls 

exclaimed in delight at 

the magnificent steamer 

I.N PERKY s CAVE. that awaited us. It was 

the City of Detroit and she was certainly a beauty. We crossed the gang plank 

immediately and procuring pleasant seats on the promenade deck prei^ared to 

watch the hustling scene about us. 

Our own steamer was rapidly filling up with express freight, and there was a 
constant arrival of more passengers ; while round about us the screaming of 
whistles, clanging of locomotive bells, roaring of the great coal and iron ore chutes, 
and hoarse cries of the army of stevedores made a perfect babel of sounds, 
which were all the more confusing in the half light of the expiring day. 

''Well,' said my bride, "I shall soon be like Florence, and shall ask an intro- 
duction to our own city. I had no idea of the great amount of commerce all this 
implies." 

•'Yes," remarked a young man, standing near; ''yes, Cleveland's position as a 
great railroad centre draws to her wharves a large proportion of the lake commerce." 
The young man spoke with much confidence, as if challenging contradiction. 
The Saxon was stamped all over him. He had blue eyes, and hair and mustache 
of that sandy hue, which lacked but one more dip to make it red. He had a 
know-all air, and indicated a disposition to be sociable. 

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VIEWS OF GIBRALTAR, PUT-IN-BAY. 



In passing through the steamer 
to our present lookout, we had 
been much impressed with her 
size and magnificence, and as the 
darkness now shut off the view 
of our surroundings, my wife 
expressed a wish to go over the 
'icat and examine it more in 
detail. 

The forward young man im- 
mediately volunteering his services, 
it was decided to leave Florence 
in a cosy chair with a book, while 
\\-e three went on a tour of 
inspection. 

As we walked down the deck, 
the young man said, jauntily. 

'' This company has five of 
these large steamers, all new and 




first-class in every respect, regularly up to date, as it were. 
This is one of the largest and finest; she is 300 feet long, 
and 72 feet wide, and her steel hull is divided into water 
tight compartments 1)y bulkheads. She is therefore 
sinkable.'" 

" I wonder how much she cost," I said. He answered, 
"$350,000, sir! She is built regardless of expense." 

At this point we entei-ed the grand saloon, a most 
magnificent apartment, done in mahogany and stamped 
leather with enameled and gilded arching 
roof. The myriads of glowing incandescent 
lights reflected and scintillated their dazzling 
rays upon this sumptuous scene until it 
became almost unbearable to eyes which had 
grown accustomed to the dim light without. 
No one said a word for a time. We just 
stood where we were and stared about us. 

The immense room seemed to be nearly 
as long and half as wide as the steamer. It 
was surely twenty feet in height. We had 
entered from the side and were standing 
upon a sort of endless gallery which followed 
the contour of the saloon around its entire 
circumference and hung midway between the 
floor and ceiling. Stateroom doors led from 
our gallery, and we observed similar rows of put-in bay observatory. 

rooms directly underneath. Many of the parties we had seen arriving a short 
time since were now promenading this grand saloon or following the cute little 
uniformed cabin boys to rooms in various parts of the ship. The grand staircase 
leading from the main deck was the center of lite all the time, while that which 
connected with our gallery was in constant use. Taken as a whole, it was a 
most unusual and interesting scene, but the voice of our monitor reminded us that 
we were taking a lesson and must not waste time, by saying, as he waved his 
hand enthusiastically toward the lower end of the long vista: 

" There are 150 staterooms and parlors, all connecting with this one cabin, 
part on its main floor and part leading from this gallery. They are fitted with 
annunciators for calling bell boys, like a hotel, electric lights, wire and hair 
mattresses and comfortable bed cloihing, such as you would expect at home. 
Here are also men and women's bath room and a barber shop. Nothwithstanding 
this immense capacity, every room has good ventilation and light, and an 
unobstructed outward view. You will also notice later on that a separate cabin 
is provided for use during the night of those who do not take rooms. This gives 
them greater privacy and keeps the grand saloon perfectly quiet." 

In order to give our loquacious guide a breathing spell, we started to descend 
to the main deck, where were located the purser's office, baggage room, etc. Here 
the immense traffic of this line was amply illustrated. The jostling throng fairly 
took us off our feet, and we were glad to follow our mentor to a quite corner. 
It happened to be opposite a stairway which led downward to another brightly 
lighted saloon, which we were curious to investigate. Upon speaking of the 
matter to our blonde friend, he replied, " That is the dining saloon, and beyond 
are the kitchens and pantries. They can accommodate 150 persons at one sitting, 
but between Cleveland and Detroit there is little call for meals, as passengers are 
seldom on the steamer during those hours. This is a feature that you will 

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find on no other steamers than this company's, fcjr the reason that none are large 
enough or else they are propellers, which have no space below. 

" When you have left Detroit for Mackinac, you will be enchanted with the 
freedom of the cabin from smells of cooking and clatter of dishes, and even here 
you can easily see the opportunity for artistic arrangement of the cabin furniture, 
which would not be possible if the dining tables and chairs had to be placed along 
the center. Even in the dining hall, the atmosphere is fresh and pure as the lake 
breezes, for the latter are constantly circulated through the apartments by the 
McCreary ventilating apparatus, which has great power, but under such control 
that the waiters can serve each guest with just the amount of fresh air he desires. 

"This is but a sample of the many devices, necessarily very costly, because 
new and novel, by which this company seeks to deserve and perpetuate the 
prosperous patronage it now has." 

Later on, we looked at the engine, which, we were informed, was of 3,000 
horsepower, and would drive the steamer at a speed of 20 miles per hour. It was 
a wonderful piece of machinery and looked big enough to do what was claimed 
for it, or more, if necessary. 

The freight deck seemed almost impassable on accoiint of express goods, which 
were piled to the very ceiling. " Eight hundred tons," said our shadow, ''and she 
can also carry 2,500 passengers." 

On our return to the upper regions, we decided to look through the pilot 
house and were shown the time wheel, by which, with the aid of a steam steering 
engine far below, one man doss the ordinary work of four in directing the course 
of the boat. 

The twilight had deepened into pitchy darkness by the time we returned to 
Florence. She was quite animated as she called our attention towards the upper 
end of our wharf by the exclamation, "Look there! Isn't that a beautiful boat?' 

We followed her direction and saw, just making a landing, another splendid 
steamer of the same general appearance as our own. She was brilliantly lighted, 
and appeared to be black with people. Even as we gazed, they commenced to 
pour from her three gangways, and were presently climbing the hill in long 
wavering lines. 

" What boat is that?" I asked; and to my surprise Florence answered promptly, 
"Another of this company's steamers, the City of the Straits." 

'• Why," exclaimed my wife, "you wise little thing, where did you learn so 
much ?" 

"This kind gentleman," she began, turning her head. "Why, where is he?' 
she continued; " he was just beside me a moment ago." 

"Why, Florie," said my wife, "have you taken to seeing dreams, and 
dreaming visions ? " 

"No, I haven't," said Floren.-a, flushing, and with much spirit for her. "That 
great boat was coming on so closely to us that I could see and count the people., 
and a quiet, nice-looking gentleman walked this way to look at her. I suppose I 
looked curious, and he told me all about her, and now he's gone and that's all 
there is of it, my old sister and my new brother." 

"Well, what did he tell you of the boat?" we asked. 

" He said it is an excursion boat, that runs from Cleveland to the Islands of 
Lake Erie, leaving Cleveland every morning and returning in the evening. She 
doesn t carry much freight, but accommodates 1,500 passengers. The gentleman 
said she was carrying at least 1,000 this evening." 

"How far are these islands from Cleveland?"! asked of our Saxon friend, 
who stood near. 

"Sixty-five miles," he said, "and that boat makes it in about four hours." 

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"What is there at the islanJ.s to tempt such larj;e excursions'" I asked. 

"I know," quickly cried Florence. "The gentleman told me that the Islands 
are a regular archipelago, and celebrated as the greatest fruit and wine producing 
territory in the west. The atmosphere is humid, the cold disappears early and 
the frost comes late. The most tender as well as slow maturing fruits have the 
longest possible season in which to attain their full luxuriousness. A fabulous 
amount of wine and champagne is made every year." 

"Yes," interrupted our guide, as Florence paused to take breath, "and it is 
the most popular of all local resorts, and the favorite of southern people, of whom 
there is always a large contingent at the various hotels. 

" Put-in-Bay is the most celebrated of the Islands. The town is located on 
it, and all the steamers touch there first. Some do not go to an}' of the other 
landings, but transfer their passengers to the little steamers, which run constantly 
from one to another. 

"The City of the Straits stops about four hours at Put-in-Bay, so visitors can 
run over to Gibraltar, Middle Bass, North Bass, Kelley's, Pelee or Lakeside, and 
get back before she returns to Cleveland. 

" Put-in-Bay is celebrated in history as the harbor for Perry's fleet before 
and after his battle with the British in the war of 1812. 

" It was a summer resort when there was no other west of the Allegheny 
Mountains, and has always retained some of its ancient prestige. It suffered 
somewhat by lack of hotel accommodations, but now that trouble is ended by the 
completion of the Hotel Victory. This is the largest resort hotel in the west; so 
large, in fact, as to be considered a sort of " show," a something worth going 
far to see. Many make the trip for that single purpose." 

"That gentleman said there was a cave," interrupted Florence. 

" Indeed there is," replied Mr. Know-it-all, " Perry's Cave, a huge cavern. 
It is the only one of any size in this part of the States, and therefore a great 
curiosity. It is on the line of the electric railway which runs from the steamboat 
landing to the Hotel Victory, and every visitor stops over to loolc at it. 

" The bathing beaches at Put-in-Bay are unexcelled. The water is always 
warm enough, and the beach, which is of fine white sand, shelves very gradually 
to deep water. Every facility has been secured for the accommodation of 
bathers. 

" From a tall tower or skeleton frame, built near the landing and towering 
far above the surrounding trees, a good birdseye view of the whole archipelago is 
obtained. The climb is too tiring, however, for any but the most vigorous. 

" Private steam yachts, sail yachts, and row boats crowd the spacious harbor 
in summer time. When they are all there, and the excursion steamers which run 
daily from Detroit, Toledo, Sandusky and Cleveland, have discharged their 
passengers, the place looks like a Columbian Exposition in miniature. By the 
way, these various steamers connect reliably at the Bay, and many tourists cross 
the lake by that means, making it part of their through journey, and thereby 
seeing this celebrated region without taking a side trip. The daylight /oute from 
Cleveland to Detroit, by steamer City of the Straits to Put-in-Bay, and thence by 
steamer Kirby, is quick, reliable and very popular. 

" One of the best means of passing the afternoon," concluded our now 
•exhausted information bureau, " is to take a row boat and explore the shores of 
Put-in-Bay. Its rocky formation on the north side is extremely interesting, and 
at the mouth of its harbor is Gibraltar Island, which, like its namesake, is almost 
inaccessible. It is simply a huge mass of rock rising far out of the water and 
having a green crown of trees. The summer villa of Jay Cooke, Esq., of Phila- 
delphia, in their midst, looks like a castle on the Rhine." 

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SOLID COMFORT EN ROUTE. 



" This company must do a thriving busi- 
ness," I remarked. " How long does their 
season last ? " 

" From May to October." 

"What is the fare?" 

" One dollar for the day's outing; 
or, one and a half for an unlimited 
round trip," was the answer. 

"Cheap enough," said my wife, 
"but I should want a week or two." 

" Oh, sister," cried 
Florence, suddenly jJuUmg ^ 

my darling's sleeve. Then ^'^^ 
in a whispered voice. 
" There is that gentleman 
now." 

" What gentleman' " 
I asked, with all a man s 
stupidity. 

" Why, the gentle- 
man who told me about 
the excursion boat, of 
course," said Florence, 
in a low tone, giving me 
a little frown. 




IN BELLE ISLE PARK, DETROIT. 



IV. 

Following her glance, I saw walking slowly down the deck, a grave, quiet- 
looking young man. His whole air was gentlemanly in the highest degree. As 
he strolled along, he seemed alert without briskness, composed without dullness, 
his carriage was easy and graceful, with no suggestion of artificial training. It 
was a simple, manly dignity. 

As he approached, I noticed that his face was a handsome one, with a 
thoughtful expression that made it unusually attractive. 

He did not observe us, but continued his walk towards the other end of the 
boat. 

"Do you know that gentleman?" I asked of our unfailing reservoir. 

" No," replied he, " I do not. He got on the boat an hour or so ago. I think 
he must be from the east." 

I exchanged glances with my wife. We had, at last, asked a question which 
this man could not answer. 

At this juncture a gentle motion of the vessel indicated that we had swung 
away from the dock. Where all had been bustle and hurry but a moment befote, 
farewells were now being exchanged, the shouts growing louder as the space grew 
wider. Handkerchiefs were waved, and hats swung as the sturdy little tug 
laboriously pulled our vessel through the crowded harbor. 

The brilliantly lighted boat sent quivering gleams far over the water, and I 
watched with an interest that was almost nervous, the nice piloting that carried 
us safely on our serpentine course into open water. 

We were soon briskly speeding straight across the lake, and enjoying to the 
utmost the delicious health-giving breeze, which the rapid motion created. 

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GRACE HOSPITAL. 

FoUDdid bj Srnsior .l.in» MrMi N 



PRESENTLY, with my mind still run- 
ning on the fact that there was 
o;ic' question this man could not 
answer, I turned to him and said, 

"Mr. , ah ," I hesitated. He 

had given me a card, but I had for- 
gotten the name it bore. 

" Harts," he said, brightly, " Jacque 
O. Harts is my name," and he presented 
another card. 

" Yes, Mr. Harts; I wished to ask 
you why you suppose that gentleman 
came from the east?" 

"Yes, indeed," broke in Florence, 
" what is there that suggested the east?" 
" Oh, I did not mean the Orient," 
replied Mr. Harts. " I mean that he probably arrived from one of the eastern 
States. 

" This company runs nightly steamers, that connect with all trains and 
enable travelers from the west going east, or those from the east going west, to 
take a respite from the dusty railroad travel, and enjoy a fresh, cool night's rest 
on the lake, while still speeding on their journej'. It is a most grateful relief and 
the large passenger list this evening proves its popularity." 
' " But it must delay a hurried man." 

"Oh, no 1 It is a short trip of no miles, and these steamers run it at a 
speed of 20 miles an hour. The connections are as certain as railroad trains. 
Passengers," he continued, " going to any of the Lake Superior points, or towns 
in the interior of Michigan, can leave Cleveland at 10 p. m., and reach Detroit 
seven hours later, in time for the earliest morning trains, and as most trains from 
the eastern cities reach Cleveland in the evening just in time to take these boats, 

the journey is continuous. In the 
same A^•ay people from the west can 
take a boat from Detroit at 11 p. m. 
and reach Cleveland before the de- 
parture of morning trains for the 
east." 

" Well," said my wife, " I had 
no idea that any such company ex- 
isted. They seem to own the 
earth." 

" Oh, no," laughed Florence, 
who was brightening every hour 
" only the right to navigate the 
waters of the earth." 

Said Mr. Harts — " for the accom- 
modation of the public." 

Added Florence — ' ' and for the 
benefit of its own exchequer." 

He bowed to her and declared 
himself vanquished by a woman's 
" last word." 




FIRST 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 

DETROIT. 



27 




IIow nice it would be 



and shawls, and 
day, than all the 



VI. 

So calm, the waters scarcely seem to stray, 
Aud yet thcj' glide, like happiness, away. 

— BYKON'S LARA. 

THE twinkling lights of Cleveland harbor 
were fast fading away and the breeze 
was growing colder when my sweet 
bride said, with that mischevtnis twinkle in 
her eye, that always made me feel as if I 
would like to pinch her. 

" I think if Florence had u watchful 
chaperone, or a competent nurse, she would 
be ordered in out of this cool air, and taken 
to her state room." Then, with a little sigh, she added, 
to have a good, strong Irish woman." 

I needed no second hint, but began to gather up books 
Florence said, she would rather have a big, strong brother any 
Irish women in the world. Nett laughed merrily as she said: 

" Wise little Florence ! You can use a brother, but what would you do with 
all the Irish women in the world ? 

" Indeed, I'll go farther," she added, nestling a little nearer to me, and 
lowering her voice a bit, " I would rather have your big, strong brother than all 
the women in the world." 

I wanted to drop the shawls, and give her a pinch right then, it was so much 
for independent Nett to say; but I only bowed deeply to them b<Jth, and said, 

"It's spacheless I am." 

I assisted Florence to rise, and bidding Mr. Harts good night, we escorted 
our pet to her state room. 

Florence made us promise to call her early, that we might enjoy the scener}^ 
as we neared Detroit, and after Nett had seen her comfortably housed, we 
returned to the deck for a final promenade. 

The memory of that June evening dwells with me yet, and will forever be 

" A part of inj^ being beyond my control, 
Lived under the stars, but transcribed on my soul." 

It seemed so hard to believe that I had really won her, that she was, at last, 

fully and truly mine. As her little 
hand lay on my arm, so confidingly, 
as if it had found its natural resting 
place, I could scarcelj^ realize that 
this tender, trusting woman, w-as 
the teasing, independent, hard-won 
Nett, who had led me such a dance 
for the past three years. 

It is a philosophical fact that 
no happiness in this world is de- 
void of drawbacks and in our case 
it was the icy blast of the mid- 
night lake breeze. We tried to 
ignore it at first and by more rapid 
motion prolong our delicious pro- 
menade. I wrapped a light shawl 
about Nett's shoulders, at the same 
time protesting vehemently that I 
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SCENES ALONG THE DETROIT RIVER. 



was as warm as the proverbial slice of toast. Romance had no place in the frigid 
atmosphere, however, and the discomforts of the situation having overbalanced 
its joys we were soon compelled to adjourn to the warm cabin. As I closed the 
door, a glance into the gloom apprised me of the noteworthy fact that the com- 
placent fellow passengers I left outside, were warmly wrapped in overcoats, and 
yet the thermometer was go in the shade in Cleveland that same day. 

After conducting my wife to our parlor, I retired to the luxurious smoking 
room for a last cigar, and under its benign influence and the returning warmth 
prepared myself for a refreshing sleep. 

"Behold the world rests, and her tired inhabitants 
have paused from trouble. aud turmoil ' 

VII. 

AVING left orders with the purser to that effect, we were awakened next 
morning at an earlv hour. Florence, looking much refreshed, and almost 
' rosy, soon joined us on the deck and we settled ourselves for an hour's 
sight seeing. We were approaching the entrance to Detroit river, and about to 
enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas I have ever seen. 

Most of our fellow passengers soon made their appearance, and the deck 
presented an animated aspect. One group particularly attracted our attention. A 
handsome, stylish woman with two children, a boy of ten or twelve, and a girl 
of six or eight. The latter was one of the most attractive children I had ever 
seen. We all remarked her uncommon loveliness. She was full of life, and with 
all the restless activitv of childhood. Both were elegantly dressed, and evidently 
the children of wealth. They roamed the deck at will, making, acquaintances 
easily, and examining all the details of the steamer. 

One rather pompous looking old gentleman, who had been ' somewhat rudely 
jostled by the romping children, finally captured the little girl and held her on 
his knee, where she was soon chatting merrily. 

For twenty miles we sailed over dark, green water, as pure and clear as a 
mountain lake. We were in a river from one to three miles in width, dotted 
with islands, some of which contain hundreds of acres. These, hke the mam 
land are high and drv, and their beautiful slopes are covered with thrifty 
orchards, rich meadows, ^and beautiful homes. Wealth has marked this charmmg 
locality for its own and many stately summer villas crowned the higher hill tops. 
Under the banks were pretty little steam yachts and naphtha launches that showed 
the owners' methods of reaching the city. 

The channel is from thirty to fifty feet deep, and the water level never varies 
more than two or three feet. 

I was so thoroughlv engrossed in the contemplation of the beauties about me 
that I had quite forgotten mv neighbors, but all about me were equally silent and 
absorbed. As one beautiful point after another was passed, and the spires and 
tall buildings of a great citv hove in sight around the picturesque bend on the 
mighty stream, I could not but express my satisfaction at having a full day to spend 
in Detroit. , 

The old gentleman, whom wc had before observed, overheard me. and 
remarked that^he intended going only to Detroit. A little further on stood the 
young man who had given Florence so much information about the excursion 
boats. 

The old gentleman turned to him and said, 

"Do you stop here, sir?" 

"Yes, sir," was the quiet response. 

" Are you going to remain here for the summer?" 

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■TOiMip'iiii wiy(!iirt?'i'iiiiu!inirwiifi|iii''ifl''i nif|'j; 



'^^i 





FURNACES— CITY OF DETROIT. 



The young man looked up with a faint smile and replied, 

" That depends upon circumstances. I may find reasons for remaining here, 
but, if not, I shall go on in the morning." 

Mr. Harts said that his business required one day's stop here, after which, he, 
too, would take the morning boat to his own home, Cheboygan, a point further 
up Lake Huron. 

"Well," said Nett, turning to him, "our acquaintance has had a brief, but 

happy life, and now we are to separate like like," she hesitated, held up the 

book she had just taken from Florence, and then added brightly, " like ships that 
pass in the night." 

We were running close to the busy wharf, and I said, " Let us shake hands, 
for the time has come to pronounce the nitnc d/iniffis." 

Mr. Harts left us, and as the more distant young man moved onward, I noticed 
that the elderly gentleman joined him, and they walked through the cabin 
together. 

" Look," said Florence, " except for the difference in their ages, those two 
look exactly alike." 

"Yes," said I, "but what is manly firmness in the younger, has grown, with 
years, to be pig-headed stubborness in the elder." 

After crossing the gang plank, in a little company, to which was added just 
then, the beautiful mother, and her two children, we became engulfed in a bustl- 
ing mass of humanity, express wagons, heavy trucks, and every other kind of 
vehicle capable of carrying freight. 

With my wife on one arm and Florence on the other, I wended my way 
through the confusion and distracting noise to the carriage stand at the further 
end of the long wharf, and was about to hand my charges into a vehicle when 
Mr. Harts rushed up and proposed a visit to Belle Isle Park, Detroit's famous 
pleasure ground and one of her chief attractions. 

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VIEW OF ENGINES. 



We readily agreed to the suggestion of 
so good a guide, and inviting him to share 
our carriage, ordered the guide to take us 
to the piincipal hotel. 

Just as we were starting the 
little girl, whom we had noticed 
on the steamer, came bounding 
towards us, her mother keeping 
just behind her, while the boy and 
nurse still struggled with the 
crowd. 

Upon learning how we pro- 
posed to spend the day, the lady 
gladly consented to join us, and, 
calling a second carriage, we were 
all driven rapidly up town. 

"Where is Belle Isle Park?" 
asked I, as we rolled along. 

' ' Belle Isle occupies the center 
of the river, and is three miles 
above the city. It is three miles 
long and one mile wide and con- 
tains hundreds of acres, all laid 
out in groves, lawns, macadamized 
roads and artificial lakes and canals. 
Its entire surface is one great play- 
ground." 

" How is it reached?" 
from the foot of Woodward avenue, 



by water, 
dock. 



The pleasantest method is 
three squares from the D. & C 

The large new excursion steamers of the ferry company leave there every ten 
minutes and make the trip in a very short time. They also run across the nver 
to the Canadian shore, and to several minor points of interest down stream, 
is also reached 



Belle Isle is also reached by 
street cars, or carriages via Jeffer- 
son avenue and the bridge. 

" On Florence's account," I 
said, " we must have a satis- 
factory conveyance on the Island. 
It is, therefore, best that we take 
a carriage direct from the hotel." 

Mr. Harts advised us to call 
up the Detroit Omnibus Line for 
our carriage when wanted, as they 
always employ careful drivers, 
equipments are first-class, and 
charges reasonable. It is always 
best to avoid public hackmen as 
the majority of them are " sharks " 
and have the reputation of taking 
advantage of strangers by over- 
charging. 







A PARLOR STATEROOAt. 



35 




VIII. 

UPON arriving at our hotel we secured rooms, dis- 
posed of our baggage, and were ready in short 
order, Mr. Harts assist- 
ing our new acquaintances, 
little Bessie and her mother. 

Needless to say we found 
Belle Isle a very beauliful 
spot. The day was lovcl> 
and although early in the 
morning the park was 
already thronged Avith ])co 
pie and vehicles. Thcic 
were many elegant equipa.,cs 
filled with residents talm^ 
the morning air, or visitoi-5 
like ourselves. | 

Artificial canals often in 
tersected the drives and pic- senator m'amllans grosse pointe residence. 

turesque little lakes dotted with boats were seen at frequent intervals. 

After driving about for some time, Nett wished to get out of the carriage and 
walk, the better to inspect some of the artistic designs shown in the foliage beds. 

The entire party, therefore, left the carriages in a by-path, and greatly enjoyed 
stroUing about the beautiful grounds. 

Little Bessie was in raptures. She flitted from point to point, as Mr. Harts 
said, "like a butterfly," of which there were many among the flowers. Nett inter- 
rupted him, with, 

"Why they were ever called 'butter-flies,' I cannot understand. It would 
have been so much more appropriate to have named them ' flutter-bys.' " 

Mr. Harts clapped his hands at this sally. 

We turned, just then, into one of the main avenues, and saw walking a little 
ahead of us, the two gentlemen who had left the boat together. 

As Bessie bounded away to greet the friend she had captivated on the 
steamer, there dashed out from a side avenue, a fine equipage drawn by two 
spirited horses. At the same moment, a boat, built to represent a swan, with 
white wings half-spread, approached the shore of a little lake lying opposite. The 
fiery team, catching a glimpse of the moving, ghost-like object, were instantly 
beyond the driver's control and he could not prevent them turning into our 
avenue, down which they tore at a furious rate. 

We saw, with horror, that little Bessie, intent on reaching her friend, was 
directly in the path of the runaways. 

What I then witnessed I shall never forget. A piercing scream from Florence, 
and the child's mother, attracted at once the attention both of the child and the 
gentlemen. Bessie, seeing her own danger, started to run, but tripped and fell 
almost before the feet of the flying horses. The younger gentleman took in the 
situation instantly, and, pushing the other aside, sprang to the child's aid, like an 
arrow from a bow. There was no time to pick her up, but with one vigorous, 
seemingly cruel, kick he sent her on the soft grass beside the roadway, and 
carried by his own impetus stumbled forward and fell just beyond. 

We rushed to the spot, supposing them both killed, for Bessie was too aston- 
ished to utter a sound, and the whole scene had passed too quickly for us to dis- 
cover whether they had cleared the runaway at all. 

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INTERIOR VIEWS OF STEAMERS. 




He was already rising, and as he picked up the child 
said, laughingly, though I noticed his voice trembled, 
,_^^^-5- " Did I hurt you, little one?" 

^ — ^ ' " You kicked me," she pouted, reproachfully. 

Her mother had reached them now, and with a joj'ous murmur, " (), Bessie, 
Bessie," received the child in her arms. She sobbed aloud as she discovered that 
beyond a scratched face, the little one was unhurt. 

Quite a crowd had gathered. Our party hastened forward, and among 
them appeared another passenger from our steamer. The young man made an 
effort to escape into the crowd which had quickly gathered, but failed in the 
attempt. His hand was heartily wrung by everybody and he was congratulated 
over and over again. 

Among the foremost to greet him, was the old gentleman who had been 
his companion. 

He was most impressive in his praises and detained the young man for the 
mother's tearful thanks, looking with radiant face on the apparent embarrassment 
with which all this attention v,-as received. 

As the others now showed some sign of releasing the hero, the old gentle- 
man brought him toward our group. " I think," said the elder, "it is but fair 
that the rescuer should be pre- 
sented to the ladies who first 
discovered there was some one 
to rescue." Then he paused 
suddenly and said, turning to 
the young man. "Thus far, 
I have never heard your name, 
sir; lam H. Simpson Meredith, 
of Newark, New Jersey, and 

you ," extending his hand 

with the greatest frankness. 

The young man looked 
dazed for a moment, then 
recovering himself replied, " My 
name is Harrison Young." '^ 

He was immediately pre- 
sented to our party, and received, in turn, 
our congratulations, to which he made no 
direct reponse, but plainly showed his desire to 
drop the subject. 

Not so the old gentleman, whom I soon perceived, 
was a man of strong likes and dislikes. He dwelt on the 
details of the incident, in a low tone, a little apart with 
me, while Mr. Young walked on with the ladies. 

3'> ■ 




MOONLIGHT ON THE 
LAKE 




VIEWS OF TOLEDO. 



We found that 
Detroit, or the City of 
the Straits, as the Michi- 
gander calls it, is a trifle 
smaller than Cleveland, 
but more fortunate than 
its competitor in being 
the metropolis of the 
state, with all parts of 
which it is thoroughly 
connected by numerous 
railoads. Its enterpris- 
ing citizens also own or 
control a large propor- 
tion of the noble ships 
that traverse these 
lakes. 

Her great charms 
to tourists are also 
quite different from 
those of Cleveland. 
While her streets are 
broad and abundantly 
shaded, her residences 
palatial, and her down 
town thoroughfares 
crowded with traffic, it 
is her justly celebrated 
claims as a summer 
resort which interest 
and astonish them. Her 
magnificent water privileges are equal to those of any city in the world, but unlike 
most others, they are unattended by the dangers and discomforts incident to large 
bodies of water. For twenty miles below the city and sixty-five miles above, the 
beautiful Detroit and St. Clair Rivers, and Lake St. Clair, and their innumerable 
tributaries offer opportunities for excursions by steam, sail and row boat, in end- 
less variety and perfect safety, whether the weather be calm or not. The public 
excursion system is vast, far reaching and inexpensive, varying from the all day 
trip to the half hour ride. These are patronized by thousands every day. The 
citizens of Detroit have less need to leave their homes during the summer than 
those of any city I have ever visited. 

Florence could not believe that Mackinac would prove more charming, and 
we almost decided to stay a week. 

At night the city is beautifully illuminated by several hundred clusters of 
electric lights, elevated far above the houses and business blocks, on towers which 
are from 150 to 200 feet high. 

After a day of thorough enjoyment, and a night of perfect rest we were up 
and away, to take the morning steamer for Mackinac. 

"The use of traveling is to regulate the imagination by reality, and instead of 
thinking now things may be, to see them as they are."~DR. Johnson. 

On arriving at the wharf we found a steamer of palatial size, and with a look 
of newness that indicated she had not been long off the stocks. Indeed. I learned 
later that she was less than one year old. She bore the name City of Mackinac. 

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SALOON SCENE, 
CITY OF MACKINAC. 




VIEWS OF TOLEDO. 



We found Mr. Harts awaiting us, much to Xett's delight. She immediately 
hailed him with the question, 

" Where did this steamer come from?" 

" From Toledo," he answered, promptly, " and passengers from Cleveland 
transfer to her at Detroit." 

"Isn't she a beauty?" 

" Yes, indeed. She is one of the latest built, and is superior in finish, and 
equal in size to the Cleveland boats. This company had two handsome steamers 
built a few years ago for this same route, but their trade and popularity entirely 
outgrew their capacity, so they were sold and new ones of three times their size, 
elegance and speed were built to take their places. This is one of them." 

" How large a town is Toledo?" I asked. 

" It has 100,000 inhabitants," he answered, " and is the third city in size in 
Ohio. It is situated on the Maumee river, about live miles above Lake Erie, 
and its harbor is now one of the best on the lakes. Owing to this fact, and the 
exceptional advantages of 15 lines of railroad it has grown rapidly." 

"What is its trade?" I asked. 

" Grain, coal and lumber," he replied. " It has twelve grain elevators, that will 
hold 8,000,000 bushels, and that handle a million and a quarter bushels every day. 
The coal business is nearly as important, for the receipts foot up two million tons 
a year. The lumber handled is over 3,000,000 feet." 

"Tell me," I interrupted, — "tell me, young man, how you come to be so 
familiar with all these things? Have your spent your life on these lakes?" 

"No," he laughed, "but knowing 'all these things' is meat and drink to me. 
I travel for a large lumber company, and it is important for me to know the 
business of every port." 

I was glad to receive an explanation so simj^le, for I had felt quite over- 
powered by his superior wisdom. 

" I wish you could take time," he resumed, " to go to Toledo. It is a town 
well worth visiting. It has many handsome public buildings, and as a place of 
residence, I know of none I should prefer. The homes of its wealthy citizens are 
perfect mansions, while the dwellings of its working people are comfortable and 
cozy." 



IX. 

^N reaching the steamer's deck we were somewhat surprised to meet the old 
gentleman, Mr. Meredith. 

" Good morning," I called out; " this is an unexpected compliment from 
you, to come to bid us another farewell." 

"No farewell about it," he replied. ' I keep hearing so much about Mackinac, 
turn which way I will, that, by Geoi-ge, I have decided to see the place." 

" So you are going with us?" 

"Yes, I am. Everyone tells me that I could not take a more delightful trip. 
Besides," he added, half hesitating, "our friend, Mr. Young, is going too." 

" Indeed? Then his business here did not detain him?" 

"No; it seems not to have been satisfactory." 

My charges were arranging their state rooms, and I had taken a seat on the 
shady side of the deck. Mr. Meredith sat down beside me and continued the 
conversation. 

"Yes," said he, "that is a fine young man. He is very reserved, but I 
succeeded m drawing from him, that he is rather alone in the world." 

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AT ST. CLAIR FLATS. 

I. Gunning. 2. The Canal. 3. Rushmere Club. 4. Star Island House. 5. After Bass 



"Ah?" said I, "then there is the chance for the lady whose child he rescued, 
to show her appreciation of the act." 

" I suggested that," replied Mr. Meredith, " and was glad to drop the subject. 
He is so confoundedly independent, demmc if he'd let me finish." 

"Well, I respect him for it." 

" Of course. So do I. I can't help feeling interested in him," said the old 
man, musingly. " He reminds me so much of the son I lost fifteen years ago." 

" Did you lose a son?" 

"Yes," sighed he. " I had a son, my only child, and he was all a father's 
heart could wish, until he was older than this young man; — until, indeed he was 
old enough to marry, and then — well, then — he took the bit in his own mouth and 
married against my will." 

"He married to suit himself," said I, thinking of Nett. 

" Oh, yes. He was perfectly infatuated with the girl, but it upset all my 
plans for the disposition of my property, and worst of all, broke his mother's 
heart." 

"Why should it have made such a diiTerence ?" I asked, for I had become 
interested, and the man seemed to crave sympathy. 

" Because I had set my heart on his marrying my partner's daughter, a nice 
agreeable girl, who was really fond of him, and to whom there could be no 
objection, except that she was a httle older than he. She, too, was an only 
child. It would have united two rather handsome fortunes." 

" Did you know the girl he chose ?" 

" Oh no. I did not know her. I did not want to know her, by George. She 
was as poor as a church mouse, sir. I heard she was pretty, and she afterwards 
proved herself a smart and capable woman. But, by George, sir, she should not 
have encouraged him in his disobedience. I never saw her, and," — this most 
sadly — "I never saw him again after they married." 

"You did not cast him off because he married the woman he loved?" I said, 
involuntarily drawing back. 

"Yes, I did. I forbade them both the house. I offered him hundreds of 
thousands if he would give her up, but he preferred to go forth penniless." 

" Just as any true man should," I replied. " I'd like to see the man who 
could have substituted for me some old maid, however rich, for my sweet bride." 

"You speak with the fervor of youth," he replied. " I admit that I have 
long since repented of my course, and tried my best to make reparation, but it 
has been all in vain." 

" How did your son get along? " I asked. 

" He got a good position in a western house in Cincinnati. Our firm used its 
infiuence in his favor. But in a few years his health failed. He lingered a long 
time, and I found out after his death that his wife supported him and their son 
by singing in choirs, and writing for newspapers. At last we got news of his 
death, and a few months after my wife died broken-hearted. 

" I wrote to the widow that I would take the boy and bring him up, and 
educate him, but she respectfully dechned the offer. I heard a few years later 
that the boy was a very promising chap, so I wrote offering to put him through 
college. I wish you could see the letter he wrote back. It was a child's letter, 
but, demme, if it wasn't the most independent j^ou ever read. He could not 
accept any assistance from a man who had mistreated his beautiful mother, and 
noble father. I have never written to them since." 

"How long ago is that?" I asked. 

"Ten years. I heard indirectly that they had afterwards left Cincinnati and 
gone back East." 

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"You should keep track of them," 1 said, "for I'll venture a good deal that 
the boy has made a man of himself." 

" I have heard that he is making something of a mark in college. He is work- 
ing his way through by earning money summers. I heard of his working one 
year on a farm, and another, at a hotel." 

" Is his mother still living?" 

" I never heard of her death. She gives music lessons, and sings well yet, 
they say." 

Turning in my seat just then, I saw jNIr. Young waiting for him to finish the 
sentence before bidding us " good morning." 

A moment afterwards my wife and Florence appeared, and we all sought a 
pleasant corner. 

]\Ir. Young went down the deck for an easy chair for Florence, and the old 
gentleman said hurriedly, 

" Now there's a young man to be proud of. I have no one in the world to 
share my prosperity, or inherit my property, and I may be able to help him, if 1 
can find out how to offer assistance." 



THE steamer was now swinging out into the river, and we were having another 
fine view of Detroit's water frontage. This is nearly nine miles long. For 
about three miles, the river is a mile wide, straight and deep, with high 
banks and no islands or shallows. 

On the opposite shore nestles a quaint little Canadian city called Windsor, 
and further up the hustling town of Walkerville. 

Upon reaching Belle Isle, our steamer chose the channel on the Canadian 
side and Detroit was lost to view, but when the island was passed and the river 
widened again we caught sight of Grosse Pointe, the most aristocratic suburb of the 
city. A collection of more sumptuous summer villas one could never hope to see. 

Five minutes later we were fairly launched on Lake St. Clair. 

" This lake is not an Erie," said Nett. 

" It seems little more than the outspreading of a river," I replied. 

Mr. Harts came smilingly towards us, carrying a rocker in one hand. 

"Why did you not look us up before? We thought you had got left," I 
cried, as he began his greetings. 

"Oh, no, I came on early, but I have been making a lumber trade," was the reply. 

"Well, I hope we have a watchful pilot," said Mr. Meredith, "for I never 
saw so many boats. They are all around us." 

"Yes, the traffic of these lakes is greater than our entire foreign commerce. 
It is said that a vessel passes a given point every seven minutes." 

" There doesn't seem to be much sea room for so many ships," said I. 

" No," was the reply, " but this is not the worst of it. There is the mouth of the 
St. Clair river, a vast marsh of clear running water, with several tortuous channels 
difficult of navigation. This was greatly improved, by a ship canal, built by the 
U. S. government. It is a mile and a half long, 200 feet wide and 16 feet deep." 

" When was that built?" asked Mr. Meredith. 

" I really don't know when," was the amazing reply. Mr. Harts was becom- 
ing human and fallible; here was another thing he did not know. 

"What? the canal?" asked Mr. Young, looking up from his conversation with 
Florence. In 1871, I think." 

Mr. Harts looked a little crestfallen but, like Abou-Ben-Adhem, spoke 
cheerily still, as he added, — 

"And cost $650,000." 

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XI. 



E found, as we progressed, that St. Clair river is over 40 miles long, and 
unlike the Detroit, is almost uniform in width, and not broken with islands. 
The American shore is lined with summer homes, private and public, 
the palace-like villas of the wealthy alternating with club houses, mammoth hotels, 
and little shooting boxes. These extend for many miles; indeed, the entire length 
of the river bids fair to become, on the American side, one long line of summer 
resorts. On the Canadian shore, the marsh is preserved in all its native wildness, 
as a shooting ground, for the pleasure seeking sportsmen of the Queen's domains. 
The steamer stopped a few^ moments at St. Clair, where all eyes were 
attracted by the beautiful lawns and ornamental grounds of a very handsome 
hotel. These had a river front of many hundred feet, and included several broad 

acres. 

I asked Mr. Harts what place it was, and he answered, 

"The Oakland Hotel. The attractions here are some famous mineral springs. 
Its patronage is largely from Southern people, who besides the springs, enjoy 
bathing, boating, shooting, driving, and all the other amusements of out-door 
life." 

" It must rival Mackinac," I said. 

"It does, in this respect," he said. "Many of the business men of Cleveland 
and vicinitv cannot spare the time to visit Mackinac. They, therefore, send their 
famihes to' this point, where they too can visit every week without loss of business 
hours. Many of these camps are made up of people similarly situated, who come 
from accessible localities in surrounding states." 

Thus the day wore pleasantly on. Mr. Young and Florence kept up a bright 
happy chatter, mostly on books they had read, and Mr. Meredith watched them, 
with a kind of benison in his face. The breeze brought a faint flush of color to 
her cheek, and there was an unusual animation in her eye and voice. 

Early in the afternoon we reached the head of St. Clair river, over 60 miles 
from Detroit and landed at a considerable town which Mr. Harts introduced to 
us as Port Huron. 

We took on a large accession of passengers, mostly imports from the Canada 
side, who, it seems, always pass through Port Huron, en route to western or 
northern points. 

Directlv opposite is the Canadian town of Sarnia. A railroad tunnel under 
the St. Clair connects the two cities, and is a most remarkable piece of civil 
engineering. Many railroads center on both sides of the river, and the cities are 
therefore very prosperous. 

Shortly after leaving Port Huron, we became aware that the steamer was 
struggling with a mighty current. A neck of land setting from the Canadian side, 
towards the American shore, so contracts the channel that the waters attam a 
velocity of six to eight miles an hour. It lacks but little of being impassable 
rapids, and smaller crafts frequently become quite unmanageable. Our steamer, 
however, plunged through it bravelv. 

As we put out into Lake Huron Mr. Harts called our attention to a beautiful 

beach that ran down to the water's edge. A little farther up we saw twin villages 

nestling upon the sands. They were long rows of cottages built around what 

seemed a central hall. , 

" Notice those two places," said Mr. Harts. " They are famous family resorts. ' 

"But how oddly they are built?" said Nett. 

" The cottages are only lodgings, and the large central building is a dining 
hall where all are supplied with meals." 

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A LUMBER FORT. 



"How gloriously her gnllant course she goes! 

Her white v'ings flying— never from her foes- 
She walks the water like a thing of life, 

And seems to dare the elements to strife."— lord byron. 



' OON the huge Lake Huron encompassed us in all direc- 
tions. The Canadian shore disappeared utterly, and the 
American was but a dim outline. After so much sight- 
seeing this was a certain relief, and we talked on all sorts 
oi themes. I soon discovered that Mr. Young was a fine 
conversationalist, and quite superior to the other two gentle- 
men, in education and general culture. We all enjoyed an 
hour or two of most agreeable relaxation, and all the other 
passengers seemed occupied in much the same way. 
Nett led off the conversation with Mr. Harts and myself by a comparison of 
steamboats, we three sitting a little apart. 

Said she, " I generally feel so unsafe on steamers, but it would take a great 
storm to frighten me, while on board such a vessel as this; and a long, long 
voyage to weary me. I could live for months on this floating hotel and cnj(jy 
every minute of the time." 

"That," said Mr. Harts, " is partly due to the exhilarating eflfects of this pure 

lake air." 

" Do you think so, indeed ?" asked Nett. 

" There is no doubt of it. The air is charged with ozone, and is wonderfully 
pure. The reputation of the northern resorts depends on these qualities, and the 
traveler over the lake gets the same benefits, before he reaches his destination. 

" Over-wrought nerves and brains get perfect rest here, but Mackinac and 
Petoskev are celebrated for their cures of hay fever and bronchial affections." 



xni. 



T this juncture the other 

portion of our group seemed 

to have got into a heated 

discussion. Mr. Meredith was 

talking in an earnest voice, and 

in tones unusually loud. 

"It is all nonsense," I heard 
him say, " all nonsense I I have 
no patience with such ideas." 

" What ideas?" asked I, my 
curiosity thoroughly aroused. 

" We were speaking of 
the ingenious devices by 
which young men manage 
to work their way through 
college," replied Mr. Young. 




ALPENA HARBOR. 



I thought I detected a hint of merriment in his voice, as Mr. Meredith 
suddenly interrupted — 

" There is no need of these devices. There is no gentleman of means who 
would not willingly assist a worthy young man." 

" That is nothing," said I. "An ambitious young man would much prefer 
to rely on his ov/n efforts." 

'•There is my grandson," said :\Ir. Meredith. "I have offered to put him 
through college, but Mr. Independence wont accept. He is working his way 
along unaided, so far as I know. I saj' it is all nonsense." 

"What is he like?" asked Florence. 

" I never saw him," said Mr. Meredith. " His name is ]\Ieredith of course, 
and I have heard that he was named for me, but, I know little about him, 
except that he's too proud for his own good, or for my pleasure." 

Then a little sadly he added, 

" I really would like to help him." Mr. Young listened gravely and with close 
attention. 




MACKINAC COTTAGE, ROUND POINT, MACKINAC. 



" I cannot help liking this unknown grandson of yours, the better," I said, 
' that he neither accepted your assistance, nor gave up the project. He preferred 
to work harder, and keep his self-respect." 

"That is it, precisel^^" said Mr. Young, smiling at me brightly. 

Little Florence spoke up suddenly, reaching out a peace-making hand to 
Mr. Meredith. 

" You must agree to disagree, for we are all against you. If I were a young 
man going through college, I would cook, or wash dishes, or scour brasses, if 
need be, to accomplish my object." 

Mr. Harts was whittling his pencil and uninterested, but Mr. Young was 
beaming. His face was really radiant. 

Mr. Meredith struck his cane more firmly on the deck, and answered, " By 
George, it's all nonsense." 

Luckily, at this point in the argument supper was announced, and we all 
adjourned to the dining saloon. We had, throughout the trip, been so absorbed 
in the novelties and delights of the scenery and other experiences that we had 

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paid but little heed to the wants of the inner man except to remark upon the 
elegance and completeness of all appertaining thereto. We were finding, however 
that the fresh lake breezes were sharpening appetites to an appreciative keenness, 
and the tempting array of viands, the perfect, well-trained service, the elegance 
of all the surroundings made the hours at table, periods of tmalloyed enjoyment. 
A better meal I never had at the best of hotels. After supper we again sought 
the deck in order to enjoy the long June twilight. 

" Do you uol know that what is best 
In all the world is rest 
From turmoil aud from worry?" — Longfellow. 

XIV. 

LATE in the evening our steamer approached the prosperous village of Sand 
Beach, and we noted the peculiar appearance of its harbor. Laying directly 
across the approach, with only a short stretch of free sea- room, was a 
magnificent piece of engineering and masonry, which Mr. Harts said was a 
breakwater built by the government, to form a harbor of refuge for vessels 
overtaken by storm. 

"It is 8000 feet long," said he, "and cost a cool million, and is the only 
place on the lower lake to which vessels can fl}' when in danger. It has saved 
the lives of thousands of sailors." 

The village seemed a pleasant place, and we were told that its hotel — the 
Dow House — is much patronized by families, especially those with delicate 
children. Besides the healthy climate, the hotel makes the unique claim of 
furnishing finei", fresher and larger quantities of milk, creain, and other country 
delicacies than any resort in Michigan. 

Shortly after leaving Sand Beach, our steamer strtick boldly into what our 
maps told us was Saginaw Bay. 

The twilight had disappeared, and darkness long ago settled upon the broad 
waters, when we came upon a new sensation. 

We had passed innumerable craft of every description, that one and all told 
tales of the immense commerce on these lakes. Indeed, vessels of one kind or 
another had been constantly in sight ever since we entered Lake Huron. 

But now a strong electric search light suddenly Hashed from the north of us, 
and after a little wavering to and fro settled full upon tis, and we felt that we 
stood out clear and plain to somebody's gaze. 

Instantly an answering flash from otir own vessel gleamed like a sun burst 
across the water, and, brought into its clear track with startling distinctness, a 
magnificent steamer, the very counterpart of otir own. 

" It is their south-bound steamer !" many voices exclaimed. 

As she passed there were salutes of wliistles, shouts, and waving of hand- 
kerchiefs on both vessels. It was a brief, but exiting incident. The searchlight 
kept her in line as she gracefully left us. 

Florence turned to Mr. Harts and said, 

" Is that really another of the company's steamers." 

"Yes," he answered quickly, "one which sails the waters for the accommoda- 
tion of the public, and," — bowing low,—" for the good of its excheqtier." 

As the evening air had now grown cold, we retired to the grand salon, and 
after some excellent singing and a few dances separated for the night. 

We had nearly crossed Saginaw Bay and were approaching the twin towns 
called Oscoda and Au Sable, which contain about 9000 inhabitants, and do a 
large business in salt and lumber. 

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XV. 

"Pure was the temp'rate air, and ever calm 
Perpetual reign'd, save what ihe zephyr bland 
Breath'd o'er the blue expanse." 

'HE next morning, anxious to enjoy the scenery, I was on deck at an early 
hour, but found Mr. Harts ahead of me. He looked like a man who had 
not slept well, and I remarked it, and expressed a hope that he was not ill. 

'• No," he answered, " but I have been up half the night. You see," he 
explained, "at 2 o'clock we reached Alpena, the metropolis of Lake Huron. It is 
an interesting place, and I wish you could see it by daylight. You can on your 
return." 

"Tell me about it," said I. 

" Well, first, it has a natural harbor of gigantic size. It is really a large bay, 
called Thunder Bay, at the mouth of Thunder Bay river. The water of the bay is a 
great curiosity, being strongh^ discolored by mud and sawdust, and dotted with 
floating logs, that we call 'runaways.' A strong odor of resinous woods 
permeates the air, and great clouds of light smoke float over head. They issue 
from tremendous black funnels that stand in the foreground on either side as we 
near the city, and which continually belch forth immense volumes of this odorous 
vapor. No city is to be seen. In fact, nothing is visible but lumber. Towering 
piles of it stretch out for half a mile on each side of the river entrance, and great 




STREET SCENE IN OLD A\ACKINAC. 

rafts of logs lie side by side upon the water. The steamer picks her way with 
nice care among the obstacles, — dodging vessels at anchor, floating rafts and 
damaging logs, and finally works her way to the docks. 

" When the day boat lies there an hour, many of the passengers go ashore, 
' to find the city,' as they say. When they return, they usually complain they have 
seen nothing but more lumber, and heard nothing but screaming saws and rushing 
machinery." 

" And did you go ashore this morning?" 

"Yes; I saw by the searchlight some of our company's rafts in the water, 
and one of them is not well put together. I went ashore and left a telephone 
message to our agent here to have it converted into lumber before it converts 
itself into ' runaways.'" 

" How long will it take?" 

"A few hours. It will be done by the time I reach Cheboygan." 

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The rest of our j^arty had appeared, and we all parlook of a dehcious 
breakfast. 

A few hours after, Mr. Harts strajjped his overeoat, books, and umbrella 
together, for we were approaching Cheboygan. When he had finished, I took him 
by the hand and with a well cleared throat said, 

" May your life tiow as easily and freely as your statistics; may your informa- 
tion never be less; your prosperity as wide and enduring as the great lakes. 
All other good wishes are yours, but the gang plank is lowering, and 1 must 
give you pause " — 

''Yes, two of them," said Nett, extending both her hands. "He has given 
you all the good wishes, but I give myself a few. If 1 ever make another trip 
into a new region, I hope to find you or your counterpail ever bv mv side." 

" Let it be myself," he laughed. " Don't accept the counterpart;" and heartily 
shaking the hands of both he was off. 

I said, "I feel like a man who has moved his office, and left his reference 
library behind." 

XVI. 



($($/n\NLY sixteen miles now 
Vy/ to Mackinac," said Mr. 
Young, a little later. 
So near ? " 

Yes, Cheboygan is at the 
entiance of the Straits of 
ISIackmac which are formed 
b} the ]\Iichigan shore on one 
side and Bois Blanc Island, 
Round Island, Mackinac Is- 
land and Point St. Ignace on 
the other They are six miles 
wide, and twenty long." 




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" But I want to know," said Nett, " something about it. How did it come 
to be such a resort? What is its early history?" 

" I think I can tell you something of that," said Mr. Young. "I felt the same 
desire, and looked into it a little." 

Easy chairs were quickly arranged in comfortable positions, and Mr. Young 
began : — 

" Before the white man foui:d it, when the Indians made it their rendezvous, 
its original name was Mechenomockemong. " 
"Oh, spell it," said Nett, 

" Pronouncing it slowly will do as well, I think," said Mr. Young. " It is 
]Me-che-no-mock-e-mong. " 

" What does it mean ?" persisted Nett. 

"It was given it as expressive of their surprise, when at one time at Point 
St. Ignace, a large gathering of Indians, Avho were intently gazing at the rising 
-sun, beheld the island suddenly rise up from the water and assume its present 

foim. It boie a fancied resemblance to 
the back of a huge turtle, hence the name. 
The French called it Miclulimackinac. 
Its piesent name, Mackinac, is pronounced 
Mackinaw. Tradition makes it the 
birth-place of Michabou, the Indian god 
of waters and the home of the giant 
sjjuits. It IS said that in passing to and 
fro, the savages made 
oliferings of tobacco and 
other articles to the 
Great Spirits. These 
deities were supposed to 
have a subterranean 
abode under the island, 
the entrance to which 
was near the base of 
the hill, just below the 
present southern gate of 
the fort. It was often 
the chosen home of the 
savage tribes, from the 
security which it afford- 
ed against their ene- 
mies." 

' ' Was is not near 
here that Father Mar- 
quette and Father Joliet 
taught the Indians ? " 
asked Florence. 

" Yes," replied the 
narrator. 

" Father Marquette 
founded a college for 
the education of Indian 
youths in 1671. After 
his death the Indian 

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converts brought back his body from its iirst burial place on Lake Michigan, to 
the little mission on the Straits of Mackinac, which in life he loved so well." 

"Who was he?" asked Mr. Meredith. 

" A Jesuit priest," replied Mr. Young. "The first pale faces who ventured 
into this region were Jesuits, who established the Ottawa Mission f)f Sault Ste. 
Marie. The iirst vessel ever seen on these waters was the ' Griffin,' built on 
Lake Erie, in 167S, by La Salle, the prince of cancjeists and the most fearless of 
explorers." 

"Well, who followed the Jesuits?" asked Mr. Meredith. The old gentleman 
sat facing Florence and Mr. Young, and seemed to have no eyes for anyone else. 

"Cadillac, who afterwards founded Detroit, established a small fort on the 
Straits in 1695. Then came contests, skirmishes and massacres, until all the 
French strongholds on the lakes were surrendered to the English in 1761. The 
flags of three nations successively floated over this island. It has been the 
theater of many a bloody tragedy." 

"Was it not somewhere in this region that Pontiac came into prominence?" 
asked Florence. 

"Yes; in 1763 began the conspiracy of Pontiac, wonderful for the sagacity 
with which it was planned, and the vigor with which it was executed. Pontiac 
was the most remarkable Indian of all the lake tribes. He was a firm friend of 
the French, and, to aid their cause, arranged a simultaneous attack upon all the 
English forts in the lake country. Among those taken and destroyed was the 
little post at Mackinac. A year afterwards, a treaty of peace having been made 
with the Indians, troops were sent to raise the English flag over the fort again. 
In 17S0 the British abandoned the fort at Old Mackinaw and transferred the 
garrison to Mackinac Island, where they built the present Fort Mackinac. At 
that time it was inclosed by a palisade of cedar pickets ten feet high, protected 
at the top by sharp iron prongs and by hooks outside and intended as a defence 
against Indians. The ancient blockhouses, pierced with portholes, are still 
standing, sentry-like, at corners of the battlements. 

"It is all very interesting and I hope \ou \\ ill \isit it m a few days." 

"What next?" said Nett 

"Well, really, the histoiy of modem 
Mackinac properly begins at this date 
By a treaty of peace between Great Brit- 
ain and the United States, signed 
in 1783, the island fell to the Amei- 
icans, but during the war of 1S12 
was again lost. After the victor}^ of 
Commodore Perry on Lake Eiie m 
18 1 3, an effort was made to 
recapture it, which proved 
unsuccessful. At the con- 
clusion of peace, in 1S14, 
however, the American flag 
was permanently hoisted 
over the (Til)raltar of the 
lakes." 

" Why did they care 
for it at all ? What made 
it so important ?" I asked. 

" Fur trading," was the 
reply. 







ASTOR RELICS. 



" III 1S09 John Jacob Astor organized the American Fur Company, with 
a capital of two milUons. For forty years this company monopolized the trade, 
and Mackinac was its great central market." 

" ]Mackinac must have prospered at that time," said Mr. Meredith. 

"Yes, those were Mackinac's palmy days. It was the busiest and gayest 
post on the lakes and a port of great importance. The two little streets were 
crowded with people and the mammoth warehouses filled with merchandise. All 
vessels sailing between Chicago and lower lake ports put in there for supplies, 

"It was a long journey, and everything was free and easy. Captains stayed 
as long as they pleased, sometimes for weeks, and started out when they 
got ready. 

"Mr. Astor sold out in 1S34, however, and in 1S4S the business became 
involved and was abandoned. In its best days it was of mammoth proportions. 

"There is a hotel there now," he continued, "called the John Jacob Astor 
House, which is simply a large warehouse of the old American Fur Company 
remodeled. The ancient account and correspondence books are still kept on 
exhibition. They form interesting reading, though much defaced and mutilated 
by tourist vandals.' 

" If this is the home of Manitou, the Great Spirit, there must be some 
legends connected with such picturesque spots," said Florence. 

" There are legends," he answered, smiling. " Equally, being a pleasure 
resort, there is a 'Lover's Leap.' This is a perpendicular rock, rising to a height 
of one hundred and fifty feet above the lake. Long before the pale faces 
profaned this island a young Indian girl often gazed from its dizzy heights at 




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the receding canoes of the Ojibeway and Ottawa warriors as they sped 
southward, seeking fame and scalps. Here she sat, musing and singing her love 
songs, and watching and listening for the return of the war parties, among whom 
she always searched for her hero, Ge-niw-e-gwon , whose head was gloriously 
decorated with war eagle plumes. The wind often wafted far in advance the 
shouts of victory as they left Pe-quod-e-nong (Old Mackinaw) to cross to Fairy 
Island. One day she could not distinguish his familiar shout, an enemy's arrow 
having pierced his breast. The girl's heart was broken, and she constantly saw 
her beloved beckoning her to follow him. One morning her mangled bod}^ was 
found at the foot of this bluff. She had gone to meet her waiTior in the 
spirit land." 

" A real typical legend," said Nett, " but have you not another, a modern 
legend, as it were?" 

" Yes," answered Mr. Young, " there is another so modern as to have 
a white man as its hero, and a fixed date for its occurrence." 

" Let us hear it, at once," said Nett. 

"It is also connected w^ith a precipice," he laughed. "This rock is known 
as Robinson's Folljr, a clifT at the south-east end of the island, about two 
hundred feet in height, and absolutely perpendicular. The waves of the lake 
wash its base. 

'• The legend is called ' The Fate of Wintemoyeh,' and its date is squarely 
set as 17S3, and the season autumn." 

" It must be a white man's legend," said Mr. Meredith, " since it is traced to 
a certain year of Our Lord." 

'* You are right. Captain Robinson, the hero, was the English commander at 
Fort Mackinac and he loved an Indian maiden, Wintemoyeh, whose father, 
Peezhicki, was chief of the Ste. Marie band of Chippewas, located on an island 
called Isle des Iroquois, about fifteen miles distant from the falls of the St. 
Mary. Having lost all his children but the lovely Wintemoyeh, Peezhicki 
determined to ally her to a powerful band f)f the Chegoimegon. The chosen 
bridegroom was a ferocious warrior, homely and detestable, and as old as 
her father. Wintemoyeh was disgusted, but she loved her father dearly 
and knew that to marry one of the hated race of English would anger him. 
The marriage feast was approaching when Peezhicki was stricken with small-pox, 
and instantly demanded that his daughter be married to Aissibun. At this 
juncture a love token from her lover told Wintemoyeh that he waited for her at the 
trysting place. She fled at once and Captain Robinson took her to far-off Mackinac. 

" Peezhicki was so nearly dead when the startling news was told him 
that he could scarce be made to understand. When he finally did, the change 
was remarkable. So great was his hatred, anger, and dismay, that he recovered 
almost in a day. Taking his canoe, he journeyed all alone to ^lackinac, for the 
purpose of killing Robinson and recapturing his daughter. 

"After Robinson's arrival at the island with his bride, and on the day the 
nuptials were to be celebrated on the clifif, it was reported to Robinson that the 
old chief was on the island. Believing him dead, Robinson gave no heed. 
When the party was merriest a shot was heard, and a bullet intended for 
Robinson killed one of his officers. In the hand to hand conflict which ensued 
between Robinson and the old chief, the latter stepped too near the edge of the 
cliff, and fell over its edge. Grasping a sapling, he was swinging to and fro 
when he saw his daughter leaning over the clifif and looking at him with loving 
eyes. By a superhuman effort, he swung himself up. tore her from the summit, 
and both dropped through a sheer descent of two hundred feet to the rocks 
below." 

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" Two lives again," mused Florence. " There must have at some time two 
persons perished here, cm wliose story these legends are founded." 

" What a horrible ending!," said Nett. " What became of Robinson?" Then, 
with her eyes full of mischief, added, " What became of Aissibun ? " 

" History draws a veil," said Mr. Young. 

" I wonder if there are any Indians there now," said Florence. 

" Oh, no," laughed Mr. Young, " but years ago, when the U. S. government 
made its Indian payments here, the neighboring tribes assembled by thousands to 
receive their stipend." 



XVII. 

S( ) interested had we all been that we had not noticed our progress. Presently 
we rounded the point of an island and behold ! before us lay Mackinac ! 

The most conspicuous object was an immense hotel, The ('.rand, gleaming 
out white and bold against a background of green foliage. On the right was a 
series of structures there was no mistaking. It was the fort, indeed, before our 
eyes. In the foreground were summer cottages, fishing boats at anchor, water- 
side huts, canoes, etc., and a long dock for which our steamer was headed. 

As we gathered our baggage, the question of our hotel came up, and we 
turned inquiringly to .Mr. Young, who said quietly, " I shall go to the Cxrand, 
because mv business calls me there." 

That immediately decided Mr. ^leredith. :\Iy wife and I consulted a little 

first. , , . , 

Mr. Young informed us that The Grand is the largest and best equipped 

hotel on the island, or, indeed in the west; that it is now in charge of Mr. J. R. 

Hayes, who in connection with 

the Wayne, at Detroit, and the 

Arlington at Petoskey, has made 

for himself a reputation as 

a , hotel man without a sup- 
erior. 

He also mentioned, if we 

wished something on a smaller 

scale, the John Jacob Astor 

House, of which he had told / 

us. He added, "It is in the 

hotel hue, a representative of 

all that is old and quaint about 

Mackinac, and its low, heavily 

timbered ceilings, ancient fire- 
places, old time door locks, and 

dismal storage vaults are 



enough to inspire an antiquar-(,|Up=-»r'- 



" ' The Mission House,' he 
continued, ' ' at the extreme 
easterly point of the island, is 
very popular with those loving 
quiet repose." 

" What is that new looking 
hotel at the head of the dock ?" 
I asked. 




OLD MISSION CHURCH. MACKINAC. 



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" That is the New Mackinac," he answered, " and 

it is very popular with transient visitors, being tirst-class 

j throughout and located so near the steamboat landing. 

"That quaint, inviting looking white building, which 

so well resembles an historic old plantation mansion, is 

the Island House, one of the most popular hotels. Its 

grounds, made beautiful with shrubbery and flowers, add much 

to its southern homelike appearance. 

" There are also the Murray and several smaller houses of 
excellent reputations." 

We all decided to go to the Grand. IMr. Young, at this 

juncture made his adieux, stating that he should be much 

occupied, and unable perhaps to see us for some time. 

^ As he left us Nett said to me in a low tone, " I do not 

'-^ see what ^Ir. ^Meredith is going to do with himself nov,-. I 

^ never saw a nian take such a strong and sudden fancy to 

•another." 

" I think we may look nearer home," I whispered, " Flor- 
■ence is going to find Mackinac lonely, without Mr. Young." 

When we advanced to the stairs we found them crowded with passengers. 
Mr. Young was in the further edge of the crowd. 

Suddenly a bright little form, in which we instantly recognized Miss Bessie, 
bounded to his side, and I heard her say, 

" .Mamma wants to speak to you. She is back here. She thought you stopped 

at Detroit." 

As he turned back with the child, she said, 

" We are going over to the Mission House now, and when papa comes we 
are all going to the Grand." 

Bessie's mother came to meet him and they spoke a few words together. 
He shook his head, and then she gave him her card, told Bessie to kiss 
Tiim, and they parted, to his evident relief. 

The crowd moved on, and he was soon on the dock. From the head of the 
gangway we saw a strange sight. Everybody was greeting :\rr. Young 
with warm welcomes. The cab drivers stopped their yelhng to tip a hat; 
the runners grinned from afar off; guests who had strolled down to see 
the landing bright- 
•ened in recognition. 

" Who is Mr. 
Young? is what I 
want to know," said 
Nett, as she watched 
the scene. "He must 
be a somebody." 

" He certainly 
seems a favorite 
with all classes," I 
said. 

" I shall make it 
my business to find 
•out," said Mr. Mere- 
dith, with much em- 
phasis, " and then I 
Avill let you know." 




G-^«s <-• ^^■ 



PARADE GROUND- FORT MACKINAC. 



We were over the plank at last and soon afterward arrive:! at the hotel. 

It proved to be one of those enormous modern hotel buildings such as are 
found in a few of the most prosperous eastern resorts; a perfect hive of humanity 
in the height of the season and with a corps of attendants resembling a small 
army. It was five stories in height ani looked iuWy 700 feet in length. At the 
upper end was a wing, whicli added considerably to the frontage, and in 
the opposite direction a large and handsome casino. A generous veranda 
connected this building with the hotel proper and extending along its entire face 
turned the corner of the wing. This portico must have been 30 feet in width 
and was protected overhead by a sort of extension of the hotel roof, supported at 
intervals bj^ massive colonnades. Looking upward a sheer 50 feet to the capitals 
of these vast columns and the white ceiling they supported I could not repress a 
slight shudder at the vastness of the space. It was the most magnificent 
promenade I had ever seen. At the time of our arrival it was crowded 
with guests. 

I afterward learned that this structure cost $300,000 and accommodates 1,000 
guests. The site is a commanding eminence overlooking the Straits of 
Mackinac and the fringe of Michigan shore in the dreamy distance. Everv 
variety of lake craft which we had encountered in our trip was to be seen from 
the hotel, either pursuing some long voyage or hovering about the Mackinac 
waters. The terraced slope from the veranda and driveway to the water's edge 
was a vision of evergreen clusters and velvet lawns enlivened with fountains, 
tennis and ball courts, rustic seats and swings. A boat pier reached far out into 
the sparkling water and near it was a swimming beach which during out- 
stay was always well patronized. 

Upon entering the hotel I conducted my charges to the parlors, which were 
on the main floor at one side of the large rotunda ofhce. Near them wei-e the 
reading, writing and smoking rooms, and some parlor bedrooms for invalids. 
At the other side of the office was the dining-room. It occupied at least one- 
third of the length and the entire breadth of the building and was two stories 
high. It could evidently accommodate many hundreds of guests at one seating. 

At the upper end was a balcony for the orchestra, of which the Grand is so 
proud. For my own part, the music was not needed to aid in disposing of the 
tempting viands which were 



regularly set before us, but 
it certainly added vastly to 
my enjoyment of the meal 
hours. 

"We found the guest 
rooms large, airy and ele- 
gantly furnished. The ele- 
vator and call bells placed 
us in easy reach of the 
office and the electric lights 
and gas were quite metro- 
politan. The rooms -were 
offered us at $3 to $5 per 
day and we chose those of 
medium price, making spec- 
ial terms, of course, on 
account of our long stay. 

The landlord, Mr. J. 
R. Haves, was an old 



t^ 











rOTTAGF AT A\ACKINAC 
ISLAND OVER lOOYEAKS OLD. 



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'■■■ ''-^fes^.A?^-r 




ARCH ROCK, FROM THE BEACH. 



acquaintance of mine and met me in a cordial, homelike way. which made me 
feel at ease in the vast edifice at once. Mr. Hayes' reputation needs no 
encomiums from me, but I can truthfully say that no more polished or capable 
boniface can be found in this wide realm, whether at resorts or in the great cities. 
We felt that we had been most fortunate in our selection. 



XVIII. 

THE next morning I strayed into the barber shop of the hotel, where I 
enjoyed all the luxuries of a modern bath. As I again sought the veranda 
Nett came towards me gayly, saying, 
" Well ! have you found out all about it 1 " 
" About what ?" 

" I want to know about this island." 

" O, ves,'' I said, " how many feet long, how many feet wdde, how many 
horse power, the depth of the water, and the height; of the sky. You'll make a 
queen of Harts yet, if you continue to investigate and will cultivate your 
memory." 

vShe pinched my arm and tried to give me a little shake, as she answered, 
" That's about it. I want to know of its formation. Is it rocky or is it sandy? 
can we reach any of these places on foot? are there any marshes? shall I wear 
my walking boots or my rubber shoes ? " 

"Well," I replied, "I have found out that the Island of IMackinac consists of 
two very distinct and widely different portions; one a high mass of secondary 
limestone rock rising from four to iive hundred feet above the level of the lake, covered 
for the most part with a deep soil of decayed vegetable matter; the other, a lower 
terrace, which varies in width from a few feet to a mile, and is composed entirely 
of pebbles. In no case will one see large stones or sand, nor is there a single 
bog or swamp on the whole surface. 

" A large portion of the island is held by the United States Government as a 
national park, and is under the efficient charge of the commandant of the fort. 
He takes an enthusiastic interest in the protection of the many remarkable natural 
wonders of the island and its forest growth, while affording every proper facility 
for its exploration by visitors. With this in view, many new roads through the 
woods have been made during seasons past, and former roads have been improved." 
" Isn't that good news," cried Nett, " we can go riding and driving all the time, 
for they say there is a splendid livery stable in connection with the hotel, where 
they have good saddle horses and nice comfortable rigs for parties, and that the 
prices are quite moderate." 

" We shall begin at once, shall we not ?" asked Florence. " I am impatient to 
see it all." 

" To see it all we must have both a boat and a carriage." 
"Not both at once," cried Nett, in feigned dismay. 

"Of course not; I can't drive and row at the same time. Here, I said, 
producing it, "is a map I secured in the office. It shows every point of interest, 
and there are scores of ' spots ' to visit. We can take this for our guide, and 
select our route each day." 

After an examination of the map we decided to make this day's trip to the 
three points, Arch Rock, the Cliffs, and Robinson's Folly, because they lie on the 
eastern side of the island, and not very far apart. 

Mr. Meredith joined our party, at my invitation, and we were soon bowling 
in an open vehicle through the most enchanting of woodland avenues. 

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Before reaching the village we made a detour in order to gain the level of 
the fort, which frowned down upon us from above. 

Upon entering by the ancient sally port at the rear, we found that even a 
small garrison is a perfect community in itself. Within the enclosure were the 
barracks of the men, and a number of spacious houses for the officers and their 
families. There were also, offices, magazines, a commissary or general store, and 
a guard house, or prison, where discipline was administered. Without, were the 
government stables, blacksmith shop, granary, company's garden and hospital. 
A chapel is also provided. Were every other vestige of civilization swept from the 
island, the garrison at Fort Mackinac would go on the even tenor of its way, 
without the slightest inconvenience. 

The ancient features of the fort proved fully as interesting as Mr. Young had 
represented, and the discipline and appearance of the troops really awakened our 
martial enthusiasm. The morning evolutions are not to be compared, however, 

to the dress parade, which takes place 
on pleasant afternoons, before dinner, 
and which every visitor should see. 

The view out to sea from the battle- 
ments is tri:ly magnificent. 

Striking out directly eastward from 
the fort, through the woods, we came 
upon two curious relics. 

One was a quarry a century old, 
which had evidently been a thriving 
industry in its day. 

Near it was a companion in 
ruin, an old limekiln of the same 
date. The neighborhood was so 
wild and untamed, it seemed 
hard to picture it as the scene 
of bus} industiies 



c:^.'^^3^fe 







A RIFT IN THE WOODS. 




ARCH ROCK, MACKINAC ISLAND. 



At last, upon rounding a sliaqj curve, we came suddenly upon Arch Rock. 
Words cannot fully describe its grandeur. It is a magnificent natural arch, span- 
ning a chasm a hundred feet in height, and forty feet in width, the opening 
underneath being produced by the falling of great masses of rock, which are seen 
lying on the beach below. A path to the right leads to the brink of the arch, 
the summit of which is three feet wide and one hundred and seventy-five feet 
above the lake. From this dizzy height a splendid view presents itself. Upon 
the pebbly beach below splash the waves of Lake Huron, while the broad expanse 
of water is dotted in the distance with green gems of island. 

No amount of persuasion could induce Nett and Florence to go out uj^on "the 
bridge.'' They climbed to the summit of the rock, but w^hen it came to standing 
on an unguarded platform but three feet in width, they w^ould not venture. 

We tore ourselves away at last, and driving southward came to the Giant's 
Causeway. This is a most picturesque cliff of solid rock, rising from the pebbly 
beach to the full height of Arch Rock, but so formed as to present the appearance 
of four steps of about 50 feet each. They stand out boldly, being comparatively 
free from underbrush and fir trees. Within the lower step is another famous 
natural bridge in miniature called Fairy Arch. It is only to be reached by a 
scramble down the j^recipitous bluff — and while this is all right for healthy young- 
folks, invalids and older people must visit it by boat. 

After inspecting this curiosity thoroughly w'e returned to the hotel for lunch, 
and after a short rest took another drive to the scene of the legend. 



We found this precipice as awe-inspiring as the story had led us to expect. It 
was fully 200 feet high and absolutely perpendicular. 

Florence gazed downward in awed silence, and then seating herself upon the 
large root of a tree, drew a long breath and said, 

" Poor Wintemoyeh ! " 

" She did fall a long ways, poor thing," said Nett, 

" You, sister, that is too bad. You ought to be ashamed," and little Florence 
looked ready to cry. 

' It is so," said Mr. Meredith, assisting Florence to rise to her feet. " The 
beautiful story, so graphically told, and the circumstances under which it was 
related, really combine, you know, to make it something sacred. By George, 
they do." 

I looked at the two in amazement. I had noticed that Mr. Meredith had a 
way of hovering about Florence, and had caught words that showed their subject 
was Mr. Young, but I did not suppose every thing he had told them was to be 
held in veneration. 

I led the way to the carriage, keeping still until 1 had a chance to unbottle 
all this to Nett. 

A delightful drive along the cliff took us past a cluster of large, handsome 
villas, located on a portion of the National Park which is leased for that 
purpose. The site is unsurpassed. Rolling down a steep hill, we reached the 
village and drove slowly through it on the lookout for the curiosities we 
had heard of. 

The place consisted of two streets jammed in between the fort chff 
and the harbor. They w^ere of considerable length and twisted and turned m 
the true style of the French provincial village. 

Around the postoffice door lounged some of the ancient habitues, simon-pure 
residents, as it were, and milestones in the metamorphosis of the island from a 
frontier post to a center of civilization. Some of the village houses, of which 

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SUGAR LOAF ROCK, MACKINAC ISLAND. 



they were the probable proprietors, were their exact counterpart. Old to 
the verge of dissolution (some must have reached the centurj^ mark) and leaning 
on some spruce young neighbor as their owners leaned against Uncle Sam s long. 
Buffering demesnes, they added vastly to the interest and incongruity of the 
place, because of the decided contrast. 

Some old places showed the log hotise construction, while others were 
covered by warped and twisted siding, from which the last vestige of paint had 
disappeared. 

Some of the tall old palisade fences with which the inhabitants protected 
themselves from Indians were still to be seen at rare intervals. 

After searching out and examining other quaint features of the village 
we drove to the hotel m time to dress for dinner, and afterward spent an hour 
or two on the veranda. 

Darkness had settled on the water and we were occupying ourselves with 
watching the elegantly dressed women and gallant men through the open parlor 
windows, when suddenly Mr. Young approached i:s with a hearty " Good 
evening." 

He seated himself beside Florence and Mr. Meredith immediately moved to 
the other side of him. 

He seemed to know almost every one in the room, and jiointed out to 
us many social celebrities. 

The throng constantly increased and became a moving panorama of brilliant 
figures, gleaming colors and dazzling jewels. 

" I had no idea society was so gay and fashionable here," said Nett. 

" Nor did I expect to find so much wealth displayed," said Mr. Meredith. 

" Oh, yes," said Mr. Young, " there are many very wealthy people 
here every j-ear. They come from both western and eastern cities. Many 
return year after year, preferring it to all other summer resorts." 

Just then the doors of the large dining hall were thrown open and the dance 
music struck up. 

I never could withstand the influence of a Strauss, so I drew Nett from her 
chair, and asking Mr. Young and Mr. Meredith to take care of Florence, we were 
soon in the midst of the whirling figures. I quite forgot time, for I was really 
intoxicated with the music, the brilliancy of the scene, and the joy of having my 
dear girl in my arms. 

After awhile she spoke of Florence, and flushed with exercise "I led her into 
the cool portico. 

We found that Mr. Meredith had retired and Florence and ]\Ir. Young were 
slowly promenading. 

I was surprised at the lateness of the hour, and we all said hasty 
good-nights. 



XIX. 

^^pHIS was a typical day. For several weeks we explored and discovered until 
dinner, and mingled in social pleasures at night. We found the island full 
of strange freaks of nature. Perhaps the most interesting was 



Jl 



An immense pillar of conical shape, which is located on a plateau 150 feet above 
the lake, and projects 134 feet into the air. It is somewhat crj-stalline, and from 
Its crevices grow a few vines and cedars. In the north side is an opening 
sufficient to admit several individuals. Another remarkable spot is 

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An open space of half a dozen acres in the center of the Island and on the 
edge of a bluff about 200 feet high. Below is an expanse of thickly wooded land 
half a mile wide, the tree tops forming an imbroken green carpet, which, in 
windv days, has the billowy appearance of the lake beyond. In the very midst 
rises the Sugar Loaf Rock like a Cleopatra's Needle. 

We devoted one day to points of historical interest, starting with 



This is the highest point on the Island, but an observatory? affords a further 
elevation, from which can be had an unobstructed view of 30 miles in almost any 
direction. Far into Lake Huron or Lake Michigan the eye can range, while the 
buildings of Cheboygan can be easily distinguished. 

The memory of the savant would here busy itself with the fancied scenes of 
the past as he gazed about. Upon what vast and varied changes has that noble 
eminence looked down ; from the bark canoes of three centuries ago, through the 
batteaux of the Canadian voyageur, and the white winged ship to the large and 
swarming steam vessels of to-day. 

The Fort is now but a circling earthen breastwork. It is directly in the rear 
of Fort Mackinac, and on the road to 



Which is an accessible beach on the opposite side of the Island, renowned 
because it was the landing place of the allied English, French and Indian army, 
when, in 1S12, it defeated the LTnited States forces. The Americans adopted the 
same plan in 1S14, but not with equal luck. They fought unsuccessfully upon a 
battlefield about half way between the Landing and the Fort, which is now a 
part of Early's farm. On the same road are two interesting caverns. 

Cave 

Is under one of the huge rocks peculiar to Mackinac. Its entrance is very low, 
but once inside a giant might stand erect. 



Is a cave, in limestone, about thirty feet high and having a small opening at 
the base. The cave was formerly used by the Indians as a burial place, and 
from the mass of bones found there it gets its name. Here Alexander Henry 
was concealed for three days by his adopted Indian brother after the terrible 
massacre at old Mackinac in 1757. 

Another morning we started along the western bluffs directly north of the 
hotel and entered the grounds of the Mackinac Summer Resort Association. This 
is another cluster of princely summer villas. In this vicinity is the 



Of which we had heard the legend. A hazardous climb only rewarded me with 
a glance below which made my hair stand on end and encouraged a 
rather undignified scramble and slide to more comfortable footing. An 
interminable stairway led down to the beach, where a well-worn path pointed the 
way to the famous 

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CHIMNEY ROCK, MACKINAC ISLAND. 




A cavernous rock of curious form- 
ation, near which is a spring of 
particularly clear, cold water, which 
proved most acceptable after our 
climb. Visitors have enhanced the 
resemblance of these rocks to a 
Dutch oven by building fires in their 
crevices. Upon reaching the cliff 
above, for a pathway around the 
beach is never even thought of at 
Mackinac, so wild and precipitous 
are its shores, we struck out bj^ a 
route of nature's own, unadorned 
and unadulterated. Rambling along 
without any special direction or 
object, but following a sort of 
cleared waj' which may have once 
been a road but was now over- 
grown with small trees, we approached the water once more and suddenly ran 
across 



This is one of those peculiarly Mackinac freaks; a tall, rocky column in 
the midst of the woods, springing from the level ground without a suggestion of 
similar material within a half mile. 



Near British Landing, is just such another curio. 

S5 







LOVLli'S LliAP, MACKINAC ISLAND, 



XX. 

N artist who had been strolling and sketching around Mackinac for several 
weeks was preparing to leave. 

I said to him : " You have made a careful study of this place; now, 
tell me, if you were asked to name its most attractive feature, what would be 
your reply ? " 

"Its sunsets," said he, promptly. 

After this I watched for them, and two evenings later was treated to a most 
wonderful display. Just as the sunset gun at the fort roared out its daily 
announcement there appeared in the west a city, entire, with tapering spires, 
sloping roofs and far-stretching avenues. But it was a city whose walls were 
onyx, irridescent, glowing with intensest lights and colors. Its domes were 
gilded; its streets paved with precious stones. It was a city whose tints no 
artist ever caught, for no artist ever dared to give such glorious force, 
such gorgeous courage of color to canvas. 

An angel stood poised over all, her flowing robes wafted out in graceful 
curves and her far-stretched opalescent wings edged with burnished silver. The 
fleeting character of the scene left little time to admire, however, for even as 
we gazed the figure had half melted into dimmer lights and other tints had lost 
their boldness. Staring reds had become rose-petal pinks; shining yellows 
changed to pale saffrons. Little boats floated off towards distant islands 
of eternal rest, and the pale cold blue of perfect peace covered all the west. 

XXI. 

XE day, as Florence came half-tripping down the porch, a gentleman, Dr. 

William A. Hammond, of New York, who was sitting near me, said; 

"That girl has improved wonderfully. I noticed her when she first 
arrived and she was really an invalid." 

"Indeed she was," I replied. "We had almost to carry her on board 
the steamer when we started from Cleveland." 

" Well," said he, " I have studied Mackinac closely and beheve there is no 
place so good in every respect for the exhausted city worker, the banker, 
the merchant, the professional man or his wife and children. 

" Every .breeze that comes to it blows over the water and parts with 
its surplus heat. The air is dry and bracing ; the middle of the day warm for 
two or three hours ; the nights cool and invigorating. There is not a bad smell 
in the island, nor a mosquito or any other kind of pestilent insect. I found this 
out when I was stationed here as medical officer before the civil war. I tried it 
last year on the strength of my recollections and am here again this season. It 
is a long journey from New York, but a good part of it can be accomplished on 
the lakes, and any discomforts of travel are amply compensated for after 
the Island is reached." 

Mr. Hayes, our genial landlord, happened to catch the burden of this 
conversation. 

Turning toward us, he took a note book from his side pocket and from its 
leaves carefully removed a newspaper cutting, which he handed to me, saying: 

" Here's more testimony." 

The cutting read as follows: 

" Dr. W. H. Corbusier, Captain IMedical Department, U. S. Army, says: 
'The surroundings at Mackinac are all pleasing and restful to the senses 
and conducive to the maintenance of health. There is nothing favorable to 

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the generation of malaria or to detract from the cheering scenes and beauty of 
the island, as there is so often at other beautiful places. There are no insects to 
irritate the skin or ruffle the temper and no odors to offend the nostrils. The 
climate is eminently invigorating and soothing and is adapted to such diseases 
and conditions as require a tonic treatment. In summer, owing to the lengthened 
twilights, there are more hours of sunlight than at resorts farther south and the 
air is purified and tempered by passing over the great lakes, from which 
it receives the exact degree of coolness and moisture grateful to the sensations. 
All the conditions are admirably suited to those who suffer from nervous 
prostration and the debilitating effects of long continued heat and malaria.'" 

XXII. 

JUST as we began to feel that we had about "done" IMackinac Island, 
I received a breezy letter from Mr. Harts. 

It contained a map, regularly lettered, and a reference chart to 
correspond. He wrote as follows : 
" My De.\r Sir — 

" You will never know how much there is in life until you have experienced 
the thrill of triumph in conquering a muscalonge and making him your helpless 
captive. 

" I have wished you beside me many times during the past week and now 
write to beg you will not return home until you visit Les Cheneaux or Snow 
Islands. They are near the north shore of Lake Huron, only fourteen miles from 
Mackinac Island, and can be reached at any time by steamer or sail-boat. They 
are of all shapes and forms, two of the group, Marquette and La Salle, being 
of considerable size, while the others vary from one acre to mere fairy dots 
upon the water. The picturesque beauty of the archipelago will well repay 
your trouble, while the trip thereto is most delightful. The route for a time 
runs diagonally with the eastern shore of Mackinac, affording the best seaward 
view of Robinson's Folly, Arch Rock, Fairy Arch and Giant's Staircase. 

" As the distance increases, these bold cliffs sink within the outline of 
the island, and you perceive the turtle-like appearance which gave Mackinac its 
name. The surface of the lake is always dotted with small craft, and the 
ox^-gen laden breeze most exhilarating. After plunging into the first channel the 
steamer must pick her way, by abrupt and curious windings, through labyrinths 
of islands and bayous for ten miles or more, and it is this network of narrow 
channels, with their deep pools and shady nooks, that form such splendid 
rendezvous for the finny tribe, and the best fishing ground in the country. Bass, 
perch, muscalonge, Mackinac trout, pickerel and pike, of the largest and most 
gamey varieties, swarm in all directions, and any angler may find sport worthy 
of his mettle. Trout may be caught in the streams on the adjacent mainland, and 
you can shoot a deer or bear and all manner of small game. 

" Les Cheneaux Islands have been the camp ground of many important clubs, 
all of which are loiid in their praises. 

" I send you a map and key, showing the location of hotels, postoffices 
and other points of interest ; also some of the best places to fish. You can find 
many others by experimenting : 

"Z— Pike abundant. A, X, S— Splendid bass fishing. Y— Hessel P. O. 
Z — Bethel Home. W — Private club ; fine grounds and buildings. E — General 
store ; good camp grounds. V — Les Cheneaux Hotel ; black and rock bass, 
pickerel and perch ; fine camp ground. V — Bass and large yellow perch. 
G — Wisner's Point; good camp ground; empty cabin ; black bass. M — Good 

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landing and camp grounds. F, G, K, M— Enclose Muscalonge Bay ; splendid 
fishing ; muscalonge, pike and bass ; large, gamey, red finned yellow perch near 
shores.' R— Haynes' sawmill and Cedarville P. O. T— Government dock. 
Streams shown on mainland are all good trout streams. 

" When you come, be fully prepared with good fishing tackle, strong, rough 
clothes and other essentials, that your pleasure may have no drawback. You 
will go back as brown as a berry and with a supply of first-water fish stories 
that will make you a hero among your friends at the club for months to come. 

" Hoping you will not neglect the advice of a friend and thus lose one of the 
rarest experiences of a lifetime, I remain, 

" Yours securely by hook and line, 

" Jacque O. Harts." 

XXIII. 

I SHOWED the map to Mr. Hayes and he pronounced it correct and also 
vouched for Mr. Harts' statements. 

" Every one goes to Les Cheneaux," he said. " I spend a week there 
every year myself." 

"There is another longer trip in the same direction which you must take," 
broke in a recent acquaintance, who was standing near Mr. Hayes, "and that is 
a voyage up the beautiful St. Mary's River to the ' Soo.' It is unlike anything 
else in our part of the world and is equaled only by the Hudson River." 
"In what hes the charm?" I asked. 

"In the variety, chiefly," was his reply. "While the St. Mar>''s is called a 
river, its repeated changes froin a narrow entrance to a broad lake, then 
to a narrow, rapid river, and again to lakes, rivers and rapids, and its crooked 
courses around islands, which the currents have thus far failed to wash away, 
really defy classification. The navigable channels are narrow, shallow and crooked. 
Boulders and shoals lie hidden just out of sight and sailors have to keep a sharp 
lookout. Sometimes these obstructions give the appearance of and really form, 
a wild, tumultuous rapids, and to the unpracticed eye, an impassable barrier, but 
the pilot knows a way and within its limits all is safe. 

"Again, a great headland blocks the course entirely and the steamer seems to 
be running directly towards shore, till a sharp turn brings to view a narrow 
opening into which she deftly steers. 

"The St. Mary's River connects Lakes Superior and Huron, is sixty-two 
miles in length and forms a boundary between the United States and Canada. 
There are hundreds of islands in the first forty miles, so many, in fact, that 
the international boundary may be said scarcely to come within sight of the 
main shores. The apparent mouth of the river is a mile wide, but its 
actual width is many times greater. 

"Among the well known camping grounds on the river are Lime Island 
and Sailors' Encampment, but many other attractive spots are to be seen and 
all are within easy reach of farms or settlements. 

" I took the trip last year, starting from Mackinac, by Arnold's Line, 
directly after breakfast and 'arriving at the 'Soo' in time for supper. I do 
not know of anv through lines or, in fact, any line other than this, by which 
you can be sure of seeing the St. Mary's River by daylight. This company 
runs a steamer in each direction every day. 

"The 'Soo,' or properly speaking, Sault Ste. Marie," he went on, "is 
a very important place now. It lies immediately below the entrance to 
Lake Superior and is the gateway of all the railroad and steamboat business 
of the Lake Superior country. Its international railroad bridge connects two 

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railroads running from the great northwest through the Upper Peninsula of 
Michigan with the Canadian Pacific Railway system, and through its famous 
ship canal pass all the vessels doing business between Lake Superior points 
and those of Lakes Huron, Michigan or Erie. It is said that tbs tonnage 
passing through this canal is double that of Suez during an equal number of 
days. 

" The lock of the ship canal is one of the wonders of Northern Michigan. 
It is 650 feet long and 80 feet wide, and has a lift of 18 feet. The immense 
structure of masonry, the machinery necessary to operate its monster gates 
and the dynamos which light the entire lock, are perfect in every detail. The 
unlimited water power of the rapids, which this canal is especially designed to 
avoid, is itself sufficiently bridled to produce the power for all the machinery. 
Several large vessels are passed through the lock at once, and when all of 
them are passenger steamers the event is quite exciting and verj^ effective. 

" The St. Mary's rapids are the equal of any in the United States in 
grandeur and are a source of much curiosity and awe. To shoot them in an 
Indian canoe is the acme of delight to an adventurous person, but fraught 
with too much apparent danger to suit those whose nerves are not of the 
steadiest. The experience, which lasts but a few moments, is akin to a slide 
down hill in swiftness, but is not too rapid to obscure the horrifying spectacle 
of monstrous rocks just under the surface of the water and with which the 
frail canoe appears in constant danger of colliding. 

" In the vicinity of the rapids are several trout streams and there are also 
places in the river itself where the fishing is excellent. Indians or half-breeds 
should be employed as guides, however. 

" Fort Brady is another old military post of great interest to visitors." 

XXIV. 

'R. YOUNG we never saw in daytime, but every night he appeared on the 

piazza or in the parlor, and invariably joined our little circle. Warm 

moonlight nights he and Florence promenaded. At other times they 

repaired to the music room, where he turned her music, sometimes accompanying 

her with the flute, which he played to perfection, or with a rich bass, gave tone 

and volume to her sweet soprano. 

We frequently visited the Casino and tried our skill at billiards or bowling or 
the other games provided bj^ the hotel management. The vigor with which 
Florence could hold up her end in the bowling alley was the admiration of our 
entire party and the best certificate we could have of the good quality of her 
recovered health. Mr. Young always chose her for his partner and protested 
vehemently that he could never wish a better. 

There was no mistaking the interest he was manifesting for my little sister. 
Nor was it a matter of wonder, for Florence, whose beauty had always been of a 
rare and delicate kind, was daily adding the bloom and glow of health to 
her other attractions. 

Sometimes, when flushed with exercise, of which she was now able to take 
almost any amount, or, when in animated conversation, she shone out with a 
loveliness that was positively dazzling. 

Mr. Young's preference did not escape the sharp eyes of my wise little wife. 
She was gratified with his increasing attentions, but as her sister's guardian and 
only protector, her anxiety grew with equal steadiness, and broke forth repeatedly 
in the queries : "Who is he?" " Where does he come from?" " How does he 
spend his days ? " 

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So far, however, I was unable to satisfy her curiosity. Night after night we 
looked forward to the young man's appearance. Night after night, he proved 
himself the same gentlemanly fellow ; an entertaining talker, who conversed with 
ease and grace, held his own opinions firmly, but courteously, and was open and 
frank on all subjects but one — himself. 

Mr. Meredith had said, on our arrival, that he would soon ascertain his 
identity and occupation. I had asked, from time to time, how he had succeeded, 
but he simply shook his head, and finally told me he had sufficient confidence in 
the young man to feel that, however or wherever his days were spent, there was 
nothing discreditable therein. 

One morning, to our surprise, Mr. Young appeared and announcing that he 
was going to take a row that afternoon to Lover's Leap, begged that we would 
permit Florence to accompany him. 

Little Bessie's mother had arrived at the Grand the week before, accompanied 
by her handsome, portly husband. Mr. Young had been dul}' introduced 
and lionized again and again, and quite an intimacy had sprung up. 

Finding they had arranged the excursion and there was to be 
party, we gladly permitted Florence to ^^ 

join them. 

As the fleet of boats disappeared 
around the curve of the island, little wife 
drew a long breath and said : 

" I am not sure that I should have 
consented to her going without me. Mr. 
Young, after all, is a stranger of whom we 
know nothing." 

Mr. Meredith, still gazing after 
them, said, with much spirit, " Madam, 
stranger, or no stranger, Mr. Young is a 
gentleman. If I had a son, I should wish 
him to be that young man's counterpart. 
He shows good blood, and what's more, by 
George, he shows the early training of a 
good mother. I wish every day that my 
stubborn, pig-headed grandson were such a 
man as he is." 

He spoke with so much warmth that 
we did not contradict, but simply remarked 
on the very unusual fact of Mr. Young's 
appearance among us in daylight. 

To this Mr. Meredith replied that there certainly was some mystery about the 
matter, for he had searched the registers of the hotel with diligence and had 
never found Mr. Young's name recorded. 

" Have you found no Youngs?" asked my wife. " It is a common name. ' 

" Yes, once or twice, but not his name." 

" Perhaps you have forgotten his initials." 

" No, indeed. I should not be apt to do that when his name and my own 
are the same. I\rine is H. Simpson Meredith, the ' H.' standing for Harrison, 
while his name is Harrison Young. Nearly all the regular guests know him, 
having met him last summer, and they often call him Harry." 

My wife was so unresponsive, and looked so troubled, that the old gentleman 
walked away, rather moodily, I thought. 

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GIANT'S STAIRCASE, MACKINAC ISLAND. 






XXV. 

UPON the 
return of 
thfe ex- 
cursionists, 
late that 
afternoon, Mr. Young 
walked directly to the 
hotel with Florence 
while little Bessie capered and tripped 
on his other side. 

He led Florence to an easy chair 
near our group and hastily excusing himself, disap- 
peared. She was unusually flushed, bright and joyous. 
That night, at the usual hour, he reappeared and 
in his habitual easy way dro])ped into the conversation. I 
seized the opportunity to ask some particulars of neighboring 
localities, and he i-eplied : 

" The Great Lake Region of Upper Michigan is of 
uncommon and varied interest and all its attractive points 
are within easy reach of Mackinac Island. Many methods of 
travel may be called into use and all start from a common 
center or hub — Mackinac Island. 

By far the most important of these secondary points is 
Little Traverse Bay. Here, clustering within a mile or two 
of each other, are Petoskey, Bay View, Wequetonsing, Roar- 
ing Brook, Harbor Springs and Harbor Point. 




COTTAGE AT TOPINABEE. 

"Dummy trains and ferries, running every few minutes and at nominal 
rates of fare, connect these spots in a splendid brotherhood of interests and give 
visitors the impression of one far-reaching summer city. 

" To reach this section one may take the day or night steamers around 
through Lake Michigan or the Grand Rapids & Indiana R. R., or better yet, the 
famous Inland Route. I took the latter trip last summer and shall never forget 
the experience." 

"How was that ?" broke in Mr. Meredith, "tell us all about it? I have 
heard of that route before and they told me it was as interesting as the 
Ocklawaha in Florida." 

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MAIDEN ARCH, MACKINAC ISLAND. 








I have 



seen the Ockla- 



nevei 
\\aha," returned ]\Ir Youns;, "but if I 
may compare the description I have 
read of it with my personal experience 
on the Inland Route I should pronounce 
the verdict very fair indeed. You must 
see it for yourselves to fully under- 
stand, but I will try to describe the 
trip as it impressed me. 

" We left Mackinac early in the 
morning and entered the river at Che- 
boygan about nine o'clock. The curious 
features of the route commenced at this 
point and continued uninterruptedly 
until supper time. The little steamer 
headed up the stream past saw-mills 
and huge lumber piles, picking her way 
carefully among the logs which are 
always floating about, until we reached 
a lock and were lifted to the level of 
the river above. This was the Hmit of 
the town and beyond us stretched a 
forest of s'cantv timber, through which our narrow pathway wound. None but 
a verv small steamer could navigate the slender stream and the turnings were 
so abrupt that the speed was necessarily slow. This was lost sight of, however, 
in the novelty of the situation and the many apparently hair-breadth escapes from 
being stuck in the mud. We were constantly on the qui vive of expectation or 
fear, but our pilot seemed almost indifferent in his contempt for the diff^.culties 
with which he had everv moment to contend. 

" Several miles of this kind of traveling brought us to Mullet Lake, a dreamy 
little sheet of water twelve miles long, which spread its selvery service in the 
midst of a delightful panorama of thickly wooded headlands and hazy hills. It 
is full of fish and its borders abound with game. Into it empty Pigeon, Indian 

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SUMMER LIFE AT PETOSKEY. 

and Sturgeon Rivers. They have an excellent reputation for grayling fishing. 
At the farther end of the lake is Topinabee, where a stop is made for dinner. 

" Soon after leaving Topinabee we entered Indian River, and after seven 
miles of beautiful river scenery reached Indian River Village. Five of these 
crooked miles, which cover all points of the compass, would make only three as 
the crow flies. 

" At the bends in the river one could easily jump ashore from bow or stern. 
It seemed at times impossible to navigate so crooked a stream. The steamer 
went at the bank as if it meant to jump it, but a clever turn of the wheel 
brought us out all right. 

" Fishing and shooting parties in boats, were frequently met and towed by 
our accommodating captain to points farther on. ' Columbus Landing,' a cluster 
of Indian huts and settlers' cabins, was finally passed and the steamer shot into 
Burt's Lake unnoticed. An odd looking steam craft seen off at a distance, 
proved to be a floating sawmill, which ties up to the farmer's docks and saws 
their lumber almost at their doors. Once across this lake, we suddenly swung in 
apparently for a landing, but no; it proved to be for the mouth of Crooked River, 
narrower and more tortuous than those we had already navigated. This was the 
most highly interesting and novel portion of the trip. I wondered how the 
steamer would be able even to 
enter, as floating logs filled all the 
space, the very mouth being closed 








PULPIT ROCK, MACKINAC ISLAND, 



by a boom to keep them in. A rope was hitched to the stake, which the steamer 
pulled out, letting the boom go, and we went at the jam of logs at full speed, 
jumping some and pushing others aside. The river drivers, in red pantaloons 
and spiked boots, skipped around on the logs, carelessly indifferent to their 
uncertain footing, and rendered us efficient aid with their pike poles. A lighter, 
containing kitchen and bunks, was being floated along, to be within easy reach 
for meals and shelter for the men. At the tail end of the drive a man was 
gathering stray logs into a raft, his boat tied astern. 

" At times it seemed impossible to go further, bat by making very short 
turns and scraping around abrupt angles, we threaded the labyrinth, being 
sometimes able to snatch branches from the shore on either side. Bwnp ! she 
would go into the bank, her stem swinging round, and off again for the opposite 

shore. 

"After seven miles more of this novel voj-aging we entered Crooked Lake, a 
famous bass territory and in a few minutes were landed in the woods at Oden. 

" A dummy train took us the last eight miles of our journey. Its open cars 
afforded a splendid view of the Little Traverse resorts and landed us in Petoskey 
in time for supper. a 

"Petoskey is most romantically situated upon a series of M 

natural terraces which, rising to a height of 200 feet and '- 
following the semi-circular coast of Little Traverse 
Bay, bear a considerable resemblance to a tremendous 
amphitheater. As a resort it is the next most important 
to Mackinac Island. Having a large per- 
manent population and being the junction 
of the neighboring railroad and steamboat 
lines, it is really the backbone of the sur- 
rounding summer villages of which I have 
spoken. It contains a great variety of 
hotels and boarding houses, large and 
small, shops and fancy stores, factories, 
newspapers, substantial business blocks, 
and all the other features of city life, and 
is visited daily by nearly all the residents 
of the neighboring resorts, upon one 
pretext or another. The town site com- 
mands the entire bay and affords all the 

residents a beautiful lakeward view. It cottage at petoskey. 

extends one and one-half miles along the beach and the same distance back over 
the hills. 

" Bay View, the next best known of the Little Traverse resorts, adjoins 
Petoskey on the north. It is a well-built but exclusively summer village of over 
400 cottages, besides its hotels and the buildings of the vSummer University. 
This institution, which is responsible for the renown which Bay \ iew has 
acquired, is a non-sectarian summer assembly managed on the Chautauqua plan. 
Its course of instruction is ample and its reputation and prosperity uncqualed by 
any but its New York competitor. The educational season extends from 
the middle of Julv to the middle of August. 

" Wequetonsing and Roaring Brook are two smaller resorts, the youngest 
of the circle of villages. They are run on the co-operative plan, with cottages 
for lodgings and a general dining-hall and hotel. They lie between Bay View and 
Harbor Springs, which is situated around the curve of the bay, near its northwest 
extremity. This place is the county seat and quite a little business center. It is 

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the oldest of the group, having originally been an Indian village. It possesses a 
perfect little harbor and some remarkably pure springs, from which the town 
water supply is drawn. From this the name of the place is derived. Its 
importance as a summer resort has long since overbalanced its business 
reputation, and hotels are, therefore, the principal feature. They are good sized 
and their services and prices very satisfactory. 

"The furthermost settlement on the shores of the Bay is Harbor Point, a 
small but unique resort situated on a narrow strip of sand which, curving from 
the northern point of the bay back into its waters, forms the harbor of Harbor 
Springs. From the cottages above one may throw a pebble into Lake ^Michigan's 
restless billows on one side or the smooth calm waters on the other. Native 
forest trees give a cool shade to the Point in the hottest weather. The 
association maintains a central dining-hall and hotel, where the cottagers are 
expected to take their meals." 

"Are there no other points of interest?'' asked Florence. 

" Oh, yes ! many more. One of the most charming is Charlevoi.x, which is 
sixteen miles below Petoskey on the Lake Michigan shore, and Traverse City, 
located at the head of Grand Traverse Bay, still further down the coast. Either 
point is reached from :Mackinac in a few hours' travel by railroad or the steamers 
on Lake Michigan. 

" Chicago or Milwaukee are within twenty-four hours' reach from Mackmac by 
the steamers which run through Lake :\Iichigan without stops, but those which 
put in at the places I have mentioned, and others further down, necessarily take 
more time. They amply compensate for this, however, in the oi^portunity 
afforded the traveler for viewing the characteristics of an interesting region. The 
fares by all steamers excepting the Manitou are reasonable and the service quite 
satisfactory. The Manitou is a large new steamer which aims at extra fine 
accommodations and charges higher fares. 

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"I would suggest one other visit in an entirely different direction and quite 
near home," concluded Mr. Young. "St. Ignace, the southernmost point of the 
Upper Peninsula of ^Michigan, is located within five miles of us and is well worth 
inspection. It was a prominent mission in the time of Father Marquette, but 
never amounted to much in a business way until the D., S. S. & A. Railway was 
built. Now it is the distributing point for vast quantities of iron ore, iron, 
telegraph poles, ties and all the products of the rich country behind it. As the 
terminal of the railway and many steamboat lines, its docks are teeming with 
life all the time. The D. & C. steamers run over there to discharge their 
freight, after touching here, returning in about four hours. This interval gives 
many excursionists, who intend going back on the same steamer, time to ride 
over the island and get a glimpse of its principal wonders. 

"The D., S. S. & A. Railway runs westward through the Upper Peninsula, 
by way of Marquette and the copper regions, to Duluth. Its western section is 
heavily wooded and abounds in small lakes and streams. Deer, bear and small 
game, bass, muscalonge, pike, trout, and all the other objects of the sportsman's 
quest, are very plentiful, because the territory is too far away to be reached by 
the main army of hunters and fishermen. 

" Marquette, the metropolis of the Upper Peninsula, is a half day's journey 
from here, by rail. The people are very wealthy and the natural beauties of the 
place have been fulh' appreciated and taken advantage of by them. The site is 
upon a lofty headland at the upper end of Marquette Bay and its beautiful 
homes, built mostly of the curious and varied products of the celebrated Lake 
Superior quarries, present a most charming picture to the approaching stranger, as 
they, in turn, command a far-reaching view out upon the most magnificent body 
of fresh water in the world. Marquette's reputation as a summer resort is well 
known and its hotels and sanitariums have done much to enhance it. You will 
undoubtedly agree with me that there is nowhere a finer specimen of a city of 
10,000 souls." 

XXVI. 

As he paused, ]\Iiss Bessie came flying out of the parlors and reached 
our group almost completely out of breath. 
She rushed to Mr. Young and exclaimed : 

"What makes you stay back in that little office all day? And what makes 
you wear a green shade over your eyes and go in your shirt sleeves all the time ? " 

Every one was speechless, dumb, helplessly disconcerted and embarrassed, 
except Mr. Young himself. 

He smiled with perfect self-possession, drew the child to his side, and 
smoothing back her wind-blown hair, asked : 

'• How do you know that I do?" 

" Brother Bob says you do, and Bob says the men in the hotel don't call you 
]\Ir. Young at all." 

A breathless silence was on the group. I sought my wife's eye, and it was 
distended in horror. ]\Ir. Meredith was leaning breathlessly forward. Florence 
was deadly pale. Only Mr. Young was collected and easy. 

"And what does Bob say they call me, little chatterer?" he asked, 
playfully. 

" He says they call you Harrison Meredith." 

"Ah?"' 

"Yes. Is that yoiir right name?" she demanded, with a child's persistence. 

" It is," was the quiet answer. 

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I never saw a face so distorted by conflicting emotions as Mr. Merediths. 
He struggled to speak, but could make only exclamatory efforts. Finally he rose 
to his feet, placed his hands on his young friend's shoulders and said, chokingly: 

"What does it mean? Explain it! Explain it quickly '. Why have you taken 
that name ? " 

" It means," said the younger man, " that my full and correct name is 
Harrison Young Meredith. I have not passed under a false name, but under a 
portion of my own." 

"Are you, then, my grandson?" 

" I have every reason to believe that I am." 

Mr. Meredith beamed on him with full eyes. 

" I might have known it," he said, speaking softly, as if to himself—" I might 
have known it. I felt it all the time." Then throwing back his head and 
turning to the rest of the group, he added : 

"My friends, I have never been what the world calls a religious man, but 
now I can truly say, 'Mine eyes have seen the glory of the Lord."" 

This was said with so much solemnity and feeling that tears sprang to all 
eyes. 

He turned again to ]\Ir. Young and said: 

" How long have you known this ? " 

" Since you first introduced yourself to me. I recognized your name as that 
of mj' grandfather." 

"Why did you not tell me then ? " 

" Because I am working my way through college and having heard you 
express your views, thought it unnecessary to exasperate your feelings." 

"So you are working your way through college? Why did you continue this 
decep— this course, after we became confidential friends, and I offered repeatedly 
to assist you ? Could you not gratify so little your own grandfather ? Is the old 
feud never to be forgotten ? Am I never to be allowed to make reparation ? And 
what means the green shade, sir? Explain it all." 

He was growing more and more" excited and when I recalled the sincere 
affection with which he had seemed, from their first meeting, to surround the 
young man, I must confess my sympathy was all with the elder. 

But we were not through with surprises. Ur. Young turned to Florence, 
who sat near me, and leaned over her. I heard him say: 

"My darling, dare you face them all, now and here, for my sake? May 
I speak? " 

She gave him a look that seemed to say she could dare anything for 
his sake, and he took her hand and drew her to his side, saying : 

" My friends, the green shade has been my crown, for it has been worn for 
this dear girl's sake. You will all recall the conversation on the steamer in Lake 
Huron, when Mr. Meredith so roundly condemned the young men who persisted in 
working their way through college. You may not remember the hearty words of 
commendation uttered at that time by Miss Florence, but I shall never forget 
them. 

" I had admired her beauty from the first, but the spirit and decision with 
which she spoke, and the independent thoughts she expressed, proved a nobility 
of soul that was of far greater worth, and I resolved to win her, if possible. 

" In his frankness, Mr. Meredith had more than once revealed himself as a 
man of wealth. I reflected that if I should make myself known, I would be 
looked upon as a near relative of a wealthy gentleman, and my addresses 
received accordingly. I determined to gain no such fictitious advantage, but to 
bring Florence to love me for myself alone. 

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" I have won from her dear Hps the assurance that I have succeeded and she 
has just consented that I should announce our engagement. She knows that I 
have worked in this hotel, as the private secretary of its proprietor, for two 
summers, and that in this way I have earned enough to pay my expenses at an 
eastern college. 

"She knows, too, that 1 have another year to go before completing 
my professional course, and agrees to wait, several years if need be, until I am 
so established as to give her all the comforts and luxuries to which she has been 
accustomed. I here pledge myself to toil unremittingly until this is accompHshed." 

As he paused, we all rushed forward to congratulate them both. ;Mr. 
Meredith took his grandson's hands for a moment, then threw both arms around 
his neck and wept like a child. We all found ourselves weeping to keep 
him company. 

When he had recovered a little, he said : 

" I never was so thankful before that the Lord has blessed me with success. 
Now I have some use for my riches. No, my boy, you have not to ' toil 
unremittingly; ' you have no further use for a green shade. By George, you shall 
never put it on again. You cannot refuse my help now, for the law gives it to 
you. You are my only heir-at-law. If you use a trifle of my wealth now, you 
will be using only what will be your own at some future day. 

" I can understand now why I was drawn to yoti from the first time I saw 
you. It was the natural tie of blood. There is no need of waiting or toiling ; 
you must accept your own." 

" ^ly mother — " began the 3'ounger man. 

" O, yes; your mother," said Mr. Meredith. " I have never known your 
mother. Another of my mistakes. That I have misjudged her is easily seen, 
for none but a good mother could have reared such a son. A woman who has 
instilled such good principles into the heart of her child will surely have 
sufficient magnanimity to forgive the past. God knows I have suffered enough. 
Vou, at least, can forgive and intercede for me." 

He extended his hand as he spoke, and ilr. Young grasped it warmly. 

" Indeed, I can," was the hearty answer. " It has often seemed to me that 
the bitterest enemies needed but to know each other better to find much that 
would command mutual respect and affection, and it has indeed proven so in this 
case. I had, at first, a natural skrinking from the man who had so wronged my 
father and mother, but early in our acquaintance I began to discover the warm 
heart beneath the iron will. 

" I have learned, sir, to love you as a kinsman and the parent of my own father. 
My mother is so true to the memory of your son that her forgiveness will need 
to be won, but she has nothing vindictive in her composition and if you 
will consent to visit her with me, as soon as my season here is over, I think I 
can promise success and a re-united family." 

"By George, sir," exclaimed Mr. Meredith, "your season is over now. You 
have worn your green shade for the last time." 

" I cannot break an honorable engagement," said Mr. Young. 

" An honorable fiddlesticks I" exclaimed the other, and a clashing of wills 
seemed imminent. " I shall see the proprietor in the morning and make my own 
arrangements." 

We all laughed at his impetuosity, and then my little wife asked : 
"Since when has Florence known all this?" 

" Since my arrival at Lovers' Leap, this afternoon," composedly replied 
Florence. 

" And were you going to tell me?" 

in 



" Not until Mr. Young got ready to tell you himself." 

Little Bessie had run off for her mother, who now hastened toward us, with 
her husband and the irrepressible Bob close in the rear. 

Of course more explanations followed ; congratulations were renewed and our 
little Florence and Mr. Young Meredith, as Nett insisted on calling him, held 
quite a reception, but the happiest face in the group was Mr. Meredith's. Time 
flew away, we hardly knew how, until we were astonished at the lateness of the 
hour. 

The next morning Mr. Meredith had his way. He saw the proprietor, who 
at once released his faithful secretary from all engagements, laughingly offering a 
flrst-class recommendation. The romantic story spread through the hotel and the 
ex-secretary became the hero of the hour and moi-e of a favorite than ever. 

Mr. Meredith's impatience to see his daughter-in-law soon decided us all to 
make our way homeward. In the late summer, with its hints of coming autumn, 
its ripening tints and softened air, its still, hazy days, and glorious moonlit 
nights, Mackinac was more ravishing than ever, and we left it with reluctance. 

Our trip back to Cleveland was an unbroken delight. After a day or two in 
Cleveland the Messrs. Meredith sped on eastward. 

Our cosy home was soon established, and the rosy face of Florence beaming 
with happiness — especially after the arrival of the eastern mails — adds brightness 
and joy to what is to me an earthly Paradise. 

A recent letter to my wife, from the elder Meredith, tells us of his triumph. 
He has persuaded his daughter to preside over a home for three, and she joins 
him in watching with pride the progress of the object of their affections. 

So faithfully is the latter applying himself, that when the roses bloom again 
beautiful picturesque Mackinac will receive another party of pilgrims, come to 
worship at her shrine. A joyous wedding will occur at Cleveland and as Mr. 
Meredith, the elder, insists on accompanying the bridal party to Mackinac, there 
will, for the second time, be "Three on a Tour." 




"3 



TOURIST ROUTES AHB MATES, 

Meals and berths are not included in the fares unless especially shown. Thev 
will usually cost the same as on the D. & C. During July and August room's 
on Lake Huron Division must accommodate at least two persons. "Tickets are 
good from June 1st until Oct. 1st. When bought by hunters, they are good from 
Sept. 1st until Dec. 1st. 

Free stop over privileges on the D. & C. are granted at Detroit, Oakland 
Hotel and Alpena, on the up trip only. 

Special routes and rates will be furnished on application. 



Mackinac Island. 



I-NOM 
CI.EVEl.AN'I). TOLEDO. DETROIT. 

ROUTE 24. ^900 $8. 00 $7.00 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

Return same route. 

FUOM 
CLEVRLAND. DETROIT. 



ROUTE 72. 
D. &C. 
M. T. Co. 
M. C. R. R. 
D. & C. 

ROUTE 73. 

D. & C. 
U. T. Co. 
G. R. & I. 
Any R. R. 
D. & C. 



R. R. 



$12.10 
Mackinac Island 
Mackinaw City. 
Detroit. 
Starting point. 

13-75 

Mackinac Island 
Mackinaw City. 
Grand Rapids. 
Detroit. 
Starting point. 



$9.85 



11.50 



ROUTES. 13-75 11-50 

D. i C. Mackinac Island. 

Any Lake Mich. Str. Petoskev. 

C. & W. M. R. R. Grand Rapids. 

D. L. & N. R. R. Detroit. 

D. iS C. .Starting point. 

Chicago via Mackinac. 

ROUTE 9. 19-25 17 00 

D. A: C. Mackinac Island. 
*Any Lake ]\Iichigan 
Steamer, e .x c e p t 

Steamer Manitou. Chicago. 

M.C. R. R. Detrok. 

D. & C. Starting point. 

FROM 
CLEVELAND. TOLEDO. 

ROUTE 9. 20.15 1700 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

*Any Lake Michigan 
Steamer e.xcept 
Steamer Manitou. Chicago. 
L. S. & M. S R. R. Starting point. 

FROM 
CLEVELAND. TOLEDO 

ROUTE 27. 1^00 15.00 

I). & C. Mackinac Island. 

K.xprcss Str. Manitou. ) 

L. M. & L. S. T. Co. j 

Return same route. 

See time tables L. M. and L. S. 'T. Co. and 

express steamer Manitou. 



DETROIT. 

14 00 



Chicago. 



Milwaukee and Chicago. 



20 00 19.00 iS.oo 

Mackinac Island. 
Milwaukee or Chicago. 



ROUTE 70 

D. & C. 

♦Lake Mich. Strs. 
Return same route 
The above route includes any Lake Michigan 
steamer except steamer Manitou. 
See time tablesof L. M. and L. S. T. Co., North- 
ern Michigan 'l"rans. Co. 



Petoskey. 

These rates cover Ray View, Wequetonsing, Harbor 
Springs and Harbor Point, which may be reached 
from Petoskey by ferry and dummy train every hour. 

FROM 
CLEVELAND. TOLEDO. DETROIT. 

ROUTE 77. fll.oo $10.00 $9.00 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

Lake Mich. Strs. Petoskey. 

Return same route. 

See time table of Steamer City of Grand 
Rapids, or Northern Mich. Trans. Co. 

ROUTE 78, 11.90 10 90 9.90 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

M. T. Co. Mackinaw City. 

G. R. & I. R. R. Petoskey. 

Return same route. 



ROUTE 43. 
D. &C. 
M. T. Co. 
G. R. & I. R. R. 
G. R. & I. R. R. 
M. T. Co. 
Arnold's Line. 
Arnold's Line. 
D. &C. 



13. 



14 



ROUTE 42. 

D. & C. 
Inland Route. 
Lake or Rail. 
Arnold's Line. 
Arnold's Line. 
D. & C. 

ROUTE 44. I 

D. & C. 
Inland Route. 
G. K. & I. R. R. 
M. T. Co. 
D. & C. 



90 12.90 

Mackinac Island. 
Mackinaw City. 
Petoskey. 
Mackinaw City. 
Mackinac Island. 
Sault Ste. Marie. 
Mackinac Island. 
Starting point. 

So 13. So 

Mackinac Island. 
Petoskey. 
Mackinac Island. 
Sault Ste. Marie. 
Mackinac Island. 
Starting point. 

50 11.50 

Mackinac Island. 
Petoskey. 
Mackinaw City. 
Mackinac Island. 
Starling point. 



11.90 



I2.S0 



10.50 



ROUTE 83. 12.50 11.50 10.50 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

Inland Route. Petoskey. 

Return same route. 



Oden-Oden. 



12.00 



11.00 



ROUTE 83. 

D. cV C. 

Inland Route. 

Return same route. 

See time table of Inland Route Steamers. 



Mackinac Island. 
Oden-Oden. 



Charlevoix. 



11.40 



10.40 

Mackinac Island. 
Charlevoix. 



9.40 



ROUTE 77. 

D. i- C. 

Lake Mich. Steamer. 

Return same route. 

Traverse City. 

ROUTE 77. 14 00 13.00 12.00 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

Lake Mich. Steamer. Traverse City. 
Return same route. 
See time table of Steamer City of Grand 



Rapids, and Northern Mich. Trans. Co. 
* Meals and Berths inchuled beyond Mackinac. 
115 



33;j*«-l^i7^'i'->**'^ 













^ u '/SI .» 






Duluth. 

FROM 
CLRVEI,AND. TOLEDO. DETKOIT. 

ROUTE 36 $3-1-00 $33-oo $32.00 

D Jt C Mackinac Island. 

**L.' M.& L. S. T. Co. or 

♦♦Anchor Line. Duluth. 

Return same route. 

Duluth. 



.00 



.00 



31.00 



28. 00 



ROUTE 35. 

D. ^ C. Mackinac Island. 

Arnold Line. Sault St. Marie. 

**Any Lake Sup. Str. Destination. 
(E.xcept Nor. S. S. Co.) 
Return same route. 

ROUTE 9. 30-00 29.00 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

ArnoldLine. Sault Ste. Marie. 

**Norlhwest Trans. Co. Duluth. 
**L. M. & L. S. T. Co. or 
♦♦Anchor Line. Sault Ste. Marie. 

Arnold Line. Mackinac Island. 

D. & C. Starling point. 

See time tables of Lake Superior hteamers. 

Canadian Pacific and Great Northern Trans. 
Co. and Nortiiwest Trans. Co. 

ROUTE 55. 

Collingvvood 
Owen Sound 
Port Arthur 
D. &C. 
Arnold's Line. 
**Any Steamer to Destination. 
Return same route. 

.See time tables C. P. R. Str., G. N. 
and N. W. T. Co. 

Lake Michigan Points. 

ROUTE 77. 

Petoskey 

Harbor Springs 

Charlevoix - 

Traverse City - 

North port 

Elk Rapids 

Frankfort 

D. & C. 

Lake Mich. Strs. 

Return same route. 

See time tables of Steamer City of Grand 
Rapids and Northern Michigan Trans. Co. 



Lake Superior Points— Continued. 



23.00 


22.00 


21.00 


23.00 


22.00 


21 CO 


29.00 


28.00 


27.00 


Mack 


inac Island. 




Sault 


Ste. Marie. 





T. C< 



11.00 
11.00 
11.50 
14.00 
13.50 
13.50 
16.5 



10.00 
10.00 
10.50 
13.00 
12.50 
12 50 
15.50 



Mackinac Island. 
Destination. 



900 

9. CO 

9.50 



11.50 
11.50 
14.50 



Inland Route Rates. 



$t 1. 00 
11.00 
11.50 
11.50 
12.00 
12.50 



$10.00 
10.00 
10.50 
10.50 
11.00 
II 50 



Mackinac. 
Destination. 



ROUTE 83. 

Topinabee - 

Indian River 

Sagers - 

Alanson 

Oden - 

Petoskey - 

D. & C. 

I. N. Co. 

Return same route. 

See time table Inland Route Steamers. 

Lake Superior Points. 

ROUTE 35 

Marquette - 

Houghton 

Hancock 

Ashland 

Bavfield 

Duluth 

D. & C. 

Arnold's Line. 
**I,. M.& L. S. T. Co. or 
♦♦.\nchor Line. Destination. 

Return same route. 

♦Meals and berths included b«yond Mackinac. 



20.00 




19.00 


iS.oo 


26.00 




25.00 


24.00 


26 00 




25.00 


24 00 


32.00 

32.00 




31.00 
31.00 


30.00 
30 00 


33 00 32.00 
Mackinac Island. 
Sault Ste. Marie. 


31.00 



ROUTE 36. 

Marquette 

Houghton 

Hancock 

Ashland 

Hayfield 

Duluth 

D. & C 



CLEVELAND. 



FROM 
TOLEDO. 



- $21.00 530. CO 
27. CO 26.00 
27.00 26.00 
33.00 32.00 

- 33.00 32.CO 

34.00 33.10 

Mackinac Island 
**L. M. & L. S. T. Co. or 
*'.-.Vnchor Line. Destination. 

Return same route. 



DETROIT. 
$19.00 
25.00 
25.00 
31.00 
31 CO 
32. CO 



D. S. S. & A. R. R. Points. 



ROUTE 61. 

.Sault Ste. Marie 

Marquette 

Houghton 

Gogebic 

Ashland 

Duluth 

D. &C. 

D. S. S. & A. R. R. 
Return same route. 



12.50 11.50 10.50 

18.50 17.50 16.50 

24.70 23.70 22.70 

27.00 26. CO 25. CO 

27.00 26.00 25.00 

27.00 26.00 25.00 

M«ckinac Island or St. 
I.gnace. 

Destination. 
See time table. 



M. S. P. & S. S. M. R. R. Points. 



ROUTE 63. 

Manislicpie 

Gladstone 

Escanaba - 

Pembine 

Rheinlander 

D. &C. 

D. S S. &A. R. 

M. S. & P. S S. Co. 

Return same route. 



10.75 
'355 
14.60 
16.90 
21 90 21.40 

Mackinac Island. 

Trout Lake. 

Destination. 



14.05 
15.10 
17 40 



9.75 
12.55 
13.60 
1590 
20.40 



D. & C. Local Points. 

ROUTE LOCAL. 



St. Clair Flats 'j 










Algonac 1 










Oakland V. 










Marine City / 




5.50 


3.00 


1.50 


St. Clair I 










Port Huron J 










Sand Beach - 


. 


6.50 


SCO 


3-5° 


Oscoda 


- 


- 6.50 


6.00 


4.50 


Alpena . - - 


- 


7.50 


7.00 


5-50 


Cheboygan 


- 


- 9.00 


8.00 


7.00 


Mackinac Island - 


- 


9 00 


8.00 


7.00 


St. Ignace 


- 


Q.'O 


8.00 


7.00 


Route by D. & C. 


both 


ways. 


Single. 


Round. 


Between Detroit and Cleveland 


2 25 




" " ' 


' To 


edo 


1. 00 


1.50 


" Cleveland and V 


ut-in-Bay 


1.00 


1.50 


Single Trip Tourist Tickets. 




FROM. ROUTE 








Mackinac - 


L 


5.50 


5.00 


4.00 


Petoskey 


77 


7.00 


(5.50 


5-50 


Petoskey - 


83 


7-75 


7.25 


6.25 


Petoskey 


78 


7.05 


6.55 


§•55 


Sault Ste. I\Iarie 


61 


8.35 


7.85 


6.85 


" " " - 


47 


6.50 


6.00 


5.00 


♦Milwaukee - 


76 


1 1 . 50 


11.00 


10.00 


♦Chicago 


76 


11.50 


ii.<->o 


10.00 


Chicago 


27 


9.50 


9.00 


8.00 


Charlevoix 


77 


7.50 


7.C0 


6.CO 


Marquette 


61 


11.50 


11. CO 


10.00 


**Marquette 


35 


11.50 


11.00 


10.00 


♦♦Marquette 


36 


12.0-> 


11.50 


10.50 


DuUith 


61 


20.50 


20.00 


19.00 


♦♦Duluth - 


36 


20 c-o 


19.50 


18.50 


♦♦Duluth 


35 


lg.50 


19.00 


18.00 


♦♦Duliith - 


81 


16. CO 


15-50 


14-50 


♦Manistique 


77 


8.50 


8.00 


7.00 


♦ Escanaba - 


77 


10.50 


10. CO 


9.00 


♦Menominee - 


77 


11.00 


10 50 


9.50 


♦Green Bay 


77 


11.50 


11.00 


lO.Oo 


Oden-Oden - 


S3 


7-5° 


7.00 


6.00 


Meals and berths 


nrlud 


ed beyond 


Sank. Ste 


. Marie. 



117 



Sault Ste. IVIarie. 



ROUTE 47. 

D. & C. 
Arnold's Line. 
Return same route 



12.50 



ROUTE 61. 

D. &C. 

D. S. S. & A. R. R. 
Return same route. 



ROUTE 79. 

D. & C. 
Arnold's Line. 
Northern Steamship 
Co. 



ROUTE 35. 

D. ct C. 
Arnold Line. 
■••'■♦Anchor Line. 



FROM 
CLEVELAND. TOLEDO. DETROIT. 

Iii.oo $10.00 I9.00 

Mackinac Island. 
Sault Ste. Marie. 

11.50 10.50 

Mackinac Island. 

Sault Ste. Mane. 

Fi;OM 
CLEVELAND. DETUOIT. 

$12.50 $10.00 

Mackinac Island. 
Sault Ste. Marie. 

Starting point. 

14.50 12.50 

Mackinac Island. 
Sault Ste. Marie. 
Starting point. 



Green Bay. 



ROUTE 77. $20.00 $19.00 $lS.OO 

D. &. C. Mackinac Island. 

*Hart Steamers. Green ISay. 

Return same route. 

Menominee. 

ROUTE 77. 19-<>f> IS^OO I7-'W 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

*Hart Steamers. Menominee. 

Return same route. 

Escanaba, or Gladstone. 

ROUTE 77. iS.OO 17 00 16.00 

T). & C. Mackinac Island. 

*Hart Steamers. Escanaba, or Gladstone. 

Return same route. 

n/lanistique. 

ROUTE 77. 14 00 13.00 12 00 

1). eV C. Mackinac Island. 

*Hart Steamers. Manistique. 

Return same route. 



Les Cheneaux. 

ROUTE 77. 10-50 9- 50 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

Arnold Steamers. Les Cheneau.x. 
Return same route. 



8.50 



Marquette. 



ROUTE 35. 

D. & C. 

Arnold's Line. 
■»*L. M.& L. S. Trans 
♦♦Anchor Line. 

Return same route. 



0.00 19.00 iS.OO 

Mackinac Island. 
Sault Ste. Marie. 



Destination. 



Marquette. 



Duluth. 

VIA ST. PAUL AND MINNKAPOLIS. 

FROM 
CLEVELAND. TOLEDO. DETROIT, 

ROUTE 38. $39-20 $37-2o $35-95 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

Arnold's Line. Sault Ste. Marie. 

♦^^L. M. i:L. S. T.Co,or 
♦♦Anchor Line. Duluth. 

Any R. R. St. Paul. 

Any R. R. Chicago, 

M. C. R.R. Detroit. 

D. & C. Starting point. 

The above route terminating at Chicago will be 
furnished for $30.50 from Cleveland, $30.00 from 
Toledo and $29.00 from Detroit. 

j;S*"NoTicE— The above route 38 will be $2.00 less, 
transportation only, if passengers desire to go via 
Northern Steamship Co. from Sault Ste. Marie to 
Duluth. 

ROUTP 9 39-70 37-70 36.45 

I). & C. Mackinac Island. 

*L. M <.V:L. S. T. Co.or 
*Anchor Line. Duluth. 

Any R. R. St. Paul. 

Any R. R. Chicago. 

M.'C. R. R. Detroit. 

D. &. C. Starting point. 

The above route terminating at Chicago will be 
furnished for $31.00 from Cleveland, $30.50 from 
Toledo and $30.00 from Detroit. 

lfr®*^NoTicE — The above route 9 will be $2.00 less, 
transportation only, if passengers desire to go via 
Northern Steamship Co. from Mackinac Island to 
Duluth. 

35.70 33-70 32.45 

Mackinac Island. 



ROUT= 9. 

D. &. C. 
Arnold's Line. 
M.S. P. &S. S. 
Any R. R. 
Any R. R. 
D. & C. 

ROUTE 9. 

D. &. C. 
D. S. S. & A. 
Any R. R. 
Any R. R. 
Anv R. R. 
D. & C. 



.Sault Ste. Marie. 
M. Minneapolis & St. Paul. 
Chicago. 
Detroit. 
Starting point. 



35-70 33.70 

Mackinac Island. 

Duluth. 

St. Paul. 

Chicago. 

Detroit. 

Starting point 



32.45 



ROUTE 36. 21.00 20.00 19.00 

D & C Mackinac Island. 

♦ L. M.& L. ST. Co. or 
*Anchor Line. Destination. 

Return same route. 
♦Meals and Berths included beyond Mackinac. ♦♦Meals and Berths included beyond Sault Ste. Marie. 

lis 



The above route terminating at Chicago will be sold 
forS26.5o from Cleveland, from Toledo $26.00 and 
S25.50 from Detroit. 

Duluth. 

NORTHER -I STEAMSHIP CO. 

ROUTE 81. 25.50 24.50 23.50 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 



Nor. S. S. Co. 
Return same route. 



Duluth. 



ROUTE 79. 25.00 24.00 23.00 

D. & C. Mackinac Island. 

Arnold Line. Sault Ste. Marie. 

Nor. S. S. Co. Duluth. 

Return same route. 



Minneapolis and St. Paul. 



29.00 



28.00 



27.00 



D. & C. Mackinac or St. Ignace 

D. S. S. & A. Ry. Duluth. 

Any R. R. St. Paul or Minneapolis 

Returning same route. 

28.00 



ROUTE 63. 

D. & C. 

D. S. S. & A. 

M. S. P. & S. S. M. 

Return same route 



29.00 28.00 27 00 

Mackinac or St. Ignace. 
Trout Lake. 
St. Paul or Minneapolis. 



Time Tables ©f lortlierE ComectiojiiSo 



The time of connecting lines is shown only for the convenience of the public. 
This Company will not be responsible for errors or changes that may occur. 



Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Trans. Co. 

CtHKOUGH STKAMKNS KROM lake SUPEKIOR.) 
(lake MICHIGAN.) 

IMackinac ..I. v. Mon. and Kri., 7:00 P. M. 
Milwaukee. Ar. Tues. and Sat., io:co P. M. 

Chicago Ar. Wed. and Sun., 6:00 A. M. 

Privilege reserved to route Milwaukee passengers 
via Chicago and transfer by steamer free of charge. 
(Subject to change.) 

Express Steamer IVianitou. 

(l.MCE MICHIGAN.) 

MackinacLv. Sun., 9:45 A. M., Tucs., 2:00 P. M., 
'I'hurs., 6:15 p. M. 
Steamer Manitou stops at Harbor Springs and con- 
nects closely with anne.\ steamer for Petuskey. 
(Subject to change.) 

Northern Michigan Trans. Co. 

(lake michig.\x.) 

Mackinac. ..Lv. Mon. 8:30 p. m., Fri. 8:30 a. ri. 

Petoskey .. . Ar. Tues. 8:co a. m., Fri. 1:31P.M. 

Charlevoi.x.. " Tues. 10:00 A. m., Fri. 3:30 p. i\i. 

Manistee... " 'J'ues. 7:30?. m., Fri. 11:30 P. M. 

Chicago... " Wed. ii.'ooa. m.. Sat. 3:00 P.M. 
(Subject to change.) 

Grand Rapids & Indiana R. R. 

(feURV from MACKINAC ISLAND.) 

Mackinac. Lv. Daily (Except Sunday) — 

9:00 A. M., 1:30 and 9:30 P.M. 
Petoskey. Ar. Daily (Except Sunday) — 

10:12 A. M., 2:45 and 11:06 P. M. 
(Subject to change.) 

Les Cheneaux Islands, Arnold Line Steamers. 

Mackinac Lv. Daily, 9:00 A. M., 2:30 p. j\i. 
Les Cheneaux .Ar. Uaily, 10:30 a. m., 3:45 v. M. 
(Subject tcj change.) 

Inland Route. 

(from MACKINAC ISLAND.) 

Mackinac Lv. Daily 7:30 A. M. 

Cheboygan " " 10:30A.M. 

Topinabee Ar. " 12:30 P.M. 

" Lv. " 1:30 P.M. 

Indian River '' " 2:30 p. M. 

Sagers " " 3:15 P.M. 

Alanson " " 4:45 P.M. 

Oden-Oden '* " 5:30 P.M. 

Petoskey . Ar. " 6:30 P. M. 

(Subject to change.) 

Steamer City of Grand Rapids. 

(lake MICHIGAN.) 

Mackinac Lv. Mon. and Wed., 7:30 A. M. 
For Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Cross 
Village, Northwood, Northport and Traverse City. 

Notice — Leave Mackinac Thurs. and Sat. 3:00 v. M. 
For Petoskey and Harbor Springs only, connecting 
with steamer for Charlevoix. 

(Subject to change.) 

Hart Steamship Co. 

(LAKE MICHIGAN.) 

Ivlacklnac Lv. — 

Tues. 8:00 A. M., Thurs. and Sat. 1:00 r, m. 
KTanistique.Ar. Tues., Thurs. and Sat. 9:00 i-. M. 
F.scanaba. . . " Wed., Fri. and Sun. 7:00 a. m. 
^^enominee. " Wed., Fri. and Sun. 5:00 p. M. 
Marinette.. " Wed., Fri. and Sun. 6'oo r. M. 
Green Bay. " Thur., Sat. and Mon. 3:00 a. .M. 
(Subject to change.) 



Arnold Line Steamers. 

(SALLT STE. MAKIE.) 

Mackinac Lv. 

Detour " >,o.^ 

Lime Island " '^ ""S 

Sailors' Encampment... " Cms 

Sauk Ste. Marie Ar. '^■ 

(Subject to change.) 



9:00 A. M. 

12:00 noon. 
1:30 p. M. 
2:30 p. .M. 
5:00 p. M. 



Northern Steamship Co. 

(lake SUIKHIOR.) 

Mackinac Lv. Thurs. and Sun. g:oo P. M. 

Sault Ste. Marie. . " " " 4:00 P.M. 

Duluth Ar. Fri. and Mon. 12:00 .m. 

(Subject to change.) 

Lake Michigan & Lake Superior Trans. Co. 

(lake S'JPERIOK.) 

Mackinac. ...... .Lv. Sun. and Thurs. 7:00 P. M. 

Sault Ste. Marie.. " Mon. and Fri. 8:00 a. m. 

M arquette " Tues. and Sat. 

Houghton " Tues. and Sat. 

Hancock " Tues. and Sat 

Duluth Ar. Wed. and Sun. 

(Subject to change.) 

Erie & Western Trans. Co. 



£:oo a. m. 

11:00 I'. M. 
11:00 I'. M. 
5:00 p. M. 



(l.ake superior.) 

Mackinac— Leave for Sault Ste. Marie, Marquette, 
Portage Lake, Bayfield, Duluth. Date of Sailings: 
June 6, 9, i6, 20, 23, 30. 
July 4, 7, 14, 18, 21, 28. 
Aug. I, 4, II, 15, 18, 2:;, 29 
Sept. I, 8, 12, 15. (Subject to change.) 

Canadian Pacific Steamers. 

(lake superior — CANADIAN SHORE.) 

Sault Ste. Marie... Lv. Tues. and Fri. 10:00 a. M. 

Ft. William Ar. Wed. and Sat. 10:00 a. m. 

Sault Ste. Marie... Lv. Mon. and Fri. 6:00 a. m. 

Owen Sound Ar. Tues. and Sat. 6:00 a. m. 

(Subject to change.) 

Northwest Trans. Co. 

(lake superior— Canadian shore.) 

Ask Ticket Agents for 
Northwest Trans. Co Time Card. 



Great Northern Trans. Co. 

(GEORGIAN BAY— CANADIAN SHORE.) 

Sault Ste. Afarie Lv. Tues., Thurs. & Sat.. 4:00 a. m. 
For Collingwoiid, Meaford, Owen Sound, and 
intermediate ports. 

During July and August steamers leave ^rackinac 
Island for the above ports Tuesday, Thursday and 
Sunday, at 1 1 :oo p. M. (Subject to change.) 



D.. S. S. & A. Ry.. and M.. St. P. & S 
S. M. Ry. 

D. & C. S. N. Co. Steamers connect at St. Ignace 
for Duluth, St. Paul and all points in Northern Mich- 
igan, Wisconsin, and to Northwest points. 



STATEROOMS for any date may be secured at the local offices at Cleveland 
or Detroit. Address D. C. Mclntyre, Dist. Pass. Agt., Cleveland; A. A. 
Schantz, Gen. Pass. Agt, Detroit ; Wm. Gates, Boody House, or F. N. 
Quale, Wharf Agent, Toledo, Ohio. During July and August, rooms on Lake 
Huron steamers must accomodate at least two persons. Price of rooms covers 
the trip on each steamer, whether for one or two nights : Upper berths, $i.oo ; 
lower berths, ^1.50; whole staterf)om, $2.50; parlors, $5.00. Please bear in mind 
that each stateroom is arranged for two or three persons, therefore it is important 
to state whether accommodation is desired for lady, gentleman, or iaraily, that all 
may be properly located. 




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GALLERY AND GRAND SALUON— STEAA\ERS CITY OF ALPENA (NEW) AND CITY OF MACKINAC (NEW). 



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Sates 

Alpena Churchill $2 

'• — Goling 2 

" Alpena House ...i 

Bay View Kay View 2 

" Woodland Avenue 2 

Cheboygan Grand Central . 2 

" Mich. Exchange. .2 

" Spencer 2 

Harbor Springs Kensington 2 

Harbor Point . ..Resort . .2 

Les Cheneaux The Elliott 2 

" Les Cheneaux .... 2 

" The Islington 2 

Mackinac Island Grand Hotel 3 

" Astot 2 

" Island 2 

" Mission . . 2 

" New Mackinac. .2 

" Murray 2 

" Grand Central ...2 

" Lake View 2 

" Palmer 2 

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Marquette New Clifton 2 

Marquette 2 

" I'runswick 2 

" Summit I 

Oden-Oden Atherton Inn .. .2 

I'eloskey Arlington 2 

Cushman 2 

" Occidental 2 

Clifton I 

Park I 

" National i 

I'ut-in Bay Heebe . . ... 2 

" Hunker 2 

" Park . . 2 

Sault Ste. Marie Iroquois 2 

"■• Chippewa 2 

" Fxchan.ge 2 

" New Park Hotel.. 2 

St. Clair Flats Star Island 2 

St. Clair Springs Oakland 3 

St. Ignace Sherwood 2 

" Russell I 

Topinabee Pike's 2 



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If you desire further information in regard to any hotel or boarding-house mentioned in this book, the circular or 
card of any h')use, if issued, may be had free by mail by addressing the Recreation Department, The Outlook, 13 Astor 
Place, New York. 



Deer may be killed in the Upper Peninsular from Sept. 21th to Nov. ist; in the Lower Peninsula from Nov. loth to 
Dec. 1st. 'J he kilUng of deer in the red coat, or fawn in the spotted coat, or any deer while in the water, is prohib- 
ited; also the use of pits, traps, artificial light, or dogs. Wild Turkey may be shot from Nov. ist to Dec. islh; 
Woodcock, Wild Fowl, from Sept. jst to Dec. 15th; Snipe, Canvass Back Duck, Wild Geese. Sept. 1st to Dec ictb; 
Ruffled Grouse and Quail, Oct. 15th to Dec. 15th. No traps, snares or nets may be used, nor swivel or punt guns. 
Nesting places must not be molested. It is unlawful to take the above game out of the State.— Speckled Trout and 
Grayling mav be cau.ijht with hook and line only from May ist to Sept. 1st. 

The D. & C. makes no charge for dogs, or outfits (except boats) of sportsmen or camping parties. Hunters can 
purchase round trip tickets by water, good to return until the close of navigation, and the return portion will be redeemed 
of not used; or tickets can be had one way by water, returning by rail until Dec. 15. 



The management of the D. & C. especially desires that the patrons of these lines receive courteous and intelligent attention 
at the hands of all employes, and such employes are requested to use every means possible towards the rendition to passengers 
of such service as shall preserve and increase the reputation of the D. & C. for furnishing the most delightful means of travel 
to be found in Northern Michigan. 

The company will give prompt and proper attention to any complaint received of the violation of either the letter or the 
spirit of this request; but at the same time the public is also asked to make its wants known to the employe in a clear and 
explicit manner, and to bear in mind that the demands upon his time are almost invariably pressing, and often of a nature 
calculated to irritate the most affable. 



CONNECTIONS, C & B. LiNE. 

Cleveland & Buffalo 
Transit Co. 



DAILY LINE BETWEEN 



CLEYELANB AIB BUFFALO, 




Magnificent side-wheel steamers "State of Ohio," and "State of 
New York," making direct connections at Buffalo with railroad and 
steamboat lines for all points East. Tourist route to Niagara 
Falls, Thousand Islands and all Eastern Summer Resorts, 

connecting at Cleveland with all railroads and the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company's steamers for 
Put-in-Bay, Detroit, Mackinac, Petoskey, "Soo." Marquette, Duluth and all points in Michigan. 

WEEK END EXCURSIONS TO PUT=IN-BAY. 

Leave home Saturday evening, spend a day at Put-in-Bay, and arrive home in time for business Monday morning. 



QUICK TIME. 

Steamer leaves Cleveland, 6.00 p. m. 
Steamer leaves Buffalo, 7.30 p. m. 
For additional information, address. 



JOHN BOENMAN A SOM, PRINTERS, DETROIT. 



UNEXCELLED SERVICE. 

Arrive Buffalo, 7.30 a. m. 

Arrives Cleveland, 7.30 a. m. 

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